方案 (fāng'àn)

方案 is a detailed, thought-out plan or proposal designed to achieve a specific goal or solve a problem.

Meanings

[noun] Plan; scheme; program; proposal; solution.

Example Sentences

我们提出了一个新的发展方案。 Wǒmen tíchūle yīgè xīn de fāzhǎn fāng'àn. We put forward a new development plan.

这个方案需要进一步讨论。 Zhège fāng'àn xūyào jìnyībù tǎolùn. This proposal needs further discussion.

请在明天前提交你的方案。 Qǐng zài míngtiān qián tíjiāo nǐ de fāng'àn. Please submit your plan before tomorrow.

经理批准了这个项目方案。 Jīnglǐ pīzhǔnle zhège xiàngmù fāng'àn. The manager approved this project plan.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
制定方案	to formulate a plan
提出方案	to put forward a proposal
实施方案	to implement a plan
项目方案	project plan
解决方案	solution plan

Usage Notes

方案 is more formal and structured than 计划 (jìhuà, plan) and implies a detailed written proposal rather than just an intention. 解决方案 (jiějué fāng'àn) is a very common compound meaning "solution" (to a problem). The measure word is 个 (gè) or 套 (tào) for a set of plans.

Memory Hook

方 means "direction/method" and 案 means "case/document on a desk" — a plan is a method written down as a document on your desk.