What does 老谋深算 mean?

老谋深算 (lǎo móu shēn suàn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes someone who is shrewd”.

How do you pronounce 老谋深算?

老谋深算 is pronounced lǎo móu shēn suàn in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 老谋深算 literally mean?

Literally, 老谋深算 means “Old schemes, deep calculations”. It is used to mean “describes someone who is shrewd”.

Where does 老谋深算 come from?

老谋深算 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to the modern era. The full story is on this page.

What is the Chinese definition of 老谋深算?

周密的筹划，深远的打算。形容人办事精明老练。

老谋深算 — “Describes someone who is shrewd”

老谋深算 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes someone who is shrewd”. Astute, and highly experienced in planning and calculating, often with a long-term, strategic perspective. Literally, “Old schemes, deep calculations”.

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老谋深算 Pronunciation and Pinyin

老lǎo
谋móu
深shēn
算suàn

老谋深算 Character Breakdown

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Meaning
老	lǎo	6	old, aged, experienced
谋	móu	11	plan, scheme, or strive
深	shēn	11	deep, profound, or dark
算	suàn	14	calculate, count, reckon

Example Sentence with 老谋深算

这位经验丰富的项目经理，在处理复杂的团队协作问题时总是老谋深算，最终确保了项目的顺利完成

This experienced project manager, always shrewd and calculating when dealing with complex team collaboration issues, ultimately ensured the smooth completion of the project.

Origin and Story of 老谋深算

During the Spring and Autumn period, Duke Xian of Jin went hunting in the small state of Zhai and became obsessed with the idea of annexing it, to the point of losing his appetite and sleep.

Gushu Hu, a minister renowned for his shrewdness and profound strategic thinking, perceived Duke Xian's desire. He then advised the high official Shi Wei to offer to lead the military campaign.

Under the Duke's command, Gushu Hu and Shi Wei led the Jin army to attack Zhai. Through their combined valiant efforts and Gushu Hu's astute planning, they achieved a decisive victory.

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Questions about 老谋深算

What does 老谋深算 mean?: 老谋深算 (lǎo móu shēn suàn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes someone who is shrewd”.
How do you pronounce 老谋深算?: 老谋深算 is pronounced lǎo móu shēn suàn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 老谋深算 literally mean?: Literally, 老谋深算 means “Old schemes, deep calculations”. It is used to mean “describes someone who is shrewd”.
Where does 老谋深算 come from?: 老谋深算 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to the modern era. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 老谋深算?: 周密的筹划，深远的打算。形容人办事精明老练。

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