百年大计 (bǎi nián dà jì): A project or policy of vital and lasting importance — Meaning & Stroke Order

The company regards R&D investment as a long-term strategy of vital importance and allocates huge funds every year.

This water conservancy project is a long-term plan of great importance; we cannot rush it.

Urban planning is a long-term project of great importance; it must consider development over the next several decades.

We cannot focus only on immediate gains; we need to have a long-term perspective.