高瞻远瞩 gāo zhān yuǎn zhǔ far-sighted

Explanation

比喻眼光远大，看得长远。

A metaphor for having a long-term vision and far-sightedness.

Origin Story

话说，春秋时期，有个名叫管仲的人，他辅佐齐桓公称霸诸侯，这不仅依靠齐桓公的雄才大略，更离不开管仲那高瞻远瞩的战略眼光。齐国地处中原，四面环敌，形势险峻。管仲深知要使齐国强大，必须先富国强兵。为此，他制定了一系列的强国之策，比如发展经济，加强军事实力，与周边国家搞好外交关系等等。为了发展经济，管仲积极推行改革，实行轻徭薄赋的政策，鼓励商业发展，让百姓安居乐业。同时，他还改革军队体制，加强训练，提高战斗力。在外交上，管仲主张与邻国友好相处，通过外交手段来维护齐国的利益，避免不必要的战争。正是由于管仲的高瞻远瞩，齐桓公才能最终成为春秋五霸之首，他的强国策略更是被后世所传颂。

huà shuō, chūnqiū shíqī, yǒu gè míng jiào guǎn zhòng de rén, tā fǔzuò qí huángōng chēng bà zhū hóu, zhè bù jǐn yī kào qí huángōng de xióng cái dà lüè, gèng lí kāi guǎn zhòng nà gāo zhān yuǎn zhǔ de zhànlüè yǎnguāng. qí guó dì chù zhōng yuán, sì miàn huán dí, xíngshì xiǎnjùn. guǎn zhòng shēn zhī yào shǐ qí guó qiángdà, bìxū xiān fù guó qiáng bīng. wèi cǐ, tā zhìdìng le yī xìliè de qiáng guó zhī cè, bǐrú fāzhǎn jīngjì, jiāqiáng jūnshì shí lì, yǔ zhōuwéi guójiā gǎo hǎo wàijiāo guānxì děng děng. wèi le fāzhǎn jīngjì, guǎn zhòng jījí tuīxíng gǎigé, shíxíng qīng yáo bó fù de zhèngcè, gǔlì shāngyè fāzhǎn, ràng bǎixìng ān jū lè yè. tóngshí, tā hái gǎigé jūnduì tǐzhì, jiāqiáng xùnliàn, tígāo zhàndòulì. zài wàijiāo shang, guǎn zhòng zhǔ chāng yǔ lín guó yǒuhǎo xiāngchǔ, tōngguò wàijiāo shǒuduàn lái wéihù qí guó de lìyì, bìmiǎn bù bìyào de zhànzhēng. zhèng shì yóuyú guǎn zhòng de gāo zhān yuǎn zhǔ, qí huángōng cái néng zuìzhōng chéngwéi chūnqiū wǔ bà zhī shǒu, tā de qiáng guó cèlüè gèng shì bèi hòushì suǒ chuánsòng.

It is said that during the Spring and Autumn Period, there was a man named Guan Zhong who assisted Duke Huan of Qi in becoming the hegemon of the feudal lords. This was not only due to Duke Huan's extraordinary talents and strategies, but also to Guan Zhong's far-sighted strategic vision. Qi was located in the heart of China and surrounded by enemies. The situation was precarious. Guan Zhong knew that to make Qi strong, it must first become rich and powerful. To this end, he formulated a series of strategies to strengthen Qi, such as developing the economy, strengthening the military, and maintaining good diplomatic relations with neighboring countries. To develop the economy, Guan Zhong actively implemented reforms, implemented a policy of low taxes and levies, encouraged the development of commerce, and ensured that the people lived peacefully and prosperously. At the same time, he also reformed the military system, strengthened training, and improved combat effectiveness. In foreign affairs, Guan Zhong advocated friendly relations with neighboring countries and used diplomatic means to safeguard Qi's interests and avoid unnecessary wars. Thanks to Guan Zhong's far-sighted thinking, Duke Huan of Qi eventually became the leader among the five hegemons of the Spring and Autumn Period, and his strategies for strengthening the country are still revered today.

Usage

常用来形容人目光远大，有长远的眼光和计划。

cháng yòng lái xíngróng rén mùguāng yuǎndà, yǒu chángyuǎn de yǎnguāng hé jìhuà.

Often used to describe someone who is far-sighted and has a long-term vision and plan.

Examples

• 他高瞻远瞩，为公司发展制定了长远规划。

  tā gāo zhān yuǎn zhǔ, wèi gōngsī fāzhǎn zhìdìng le chángyuǎn guīhuà.

  He has a long-term vision and has developed a long-term plan for the company's development.

• 这位领导高瞻远瞩，为国家发展做出了巨大贡献。

  zhè wèi lǐngdǎo gāo zhān yuǎn zhǔ, wèi guójiā fāzhǎn zuòchū le jùdà gòngxiàn.

  This leader has a long-term vision and has made great contributions to national development.

Related Idioms

• 高瞻远瞩

• 深谋远虑

Opposite Idioms

• 鼠目寸光

• 目光短浅