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长线
chángxiàn
Description
"长线"意思是很长的一段时间，常常用在做生意或者投资上。
"长线" means a very long period of time, often used in business or investment.
如果一件事要过很久才有结果，我们就说它是"长线"的。
If something takes a long time to have results, we say it is "长线".
Meanings
长线chángxiàn
long-term (investment, plan, etc.)
这个投资是长线的，要等好几年。
This investment is long-term and will take several years.
长线chángxiàn
long-distance line; long cable
这根长线可以连到楼下。
This long cable can reach downstairs.
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Notes
- Etymology
长 (long) + 线 (line/thread); often opposed to 短线 (short-term).
- Nuance
in business talk usually means a long-term, slow-return strategy.
In videos
“我把城堡的长线从小洞穿过来戳进去”
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