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The idiom 「出謀畫策」 we’re featuring is explained below, showcasing its meaning and usage.

Strategy: strategy. Painting: planning. Develop strategies. Often refers to giving advice to others.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

chū móu huà cè

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

cheut1 mau4 wa2/waak6 chaak3

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