<p>After some research I have found that there isn’t much practical difference between the two terms.</p>

<p>However, <strong>制订</strong> refers more to the actual thinking and creative aspect of a plan, as in its 创造性, while <strong>制定</strong> refers more to the confirmative and definitive aspect of a plan being put in place, or its 权威性.</p>

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2020-02-01T00:06:42.670Z
Right, if something is created by a person or company, more likely it's 制订. if it's like a legislation, it's more likely 制定
sylvia
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2020-02-03T21:56:01.623Z
Good job. To be honest, could be confusing for most cn people. And often clarified and examed at school.
Shaw
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Axel Tong
<p>I see both terms being used quite often, and both seem to mean “to formulate/create/come up (with a plan)”. </p>

<p>People often say 制定计划, but many others say 制订计划 too. Both look sound to me. What is the difference?</p>

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2020-01-31T12:47:03.880Z
Are there some instances where one is much more suitable than the other? Like how it is better to say 这家工厂制造产品 instead of 制作产品
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What’s the difference between 制定 and 制订?
# What’s the difference between 制定 and 制订?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2020-01-31)

I see both terms being used quite often, and both seem to mean “to formulate/create/come up (with a plan)”.

People often say 制定计划, but many others say 制订计划 too. Both look sound to me. What is the difference?

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> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: Are there some instances where one is much more suitable than the other? Like how it is better to say 这家工厂制造产品 instead of 制作产品  

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### Answer by username_0 on 2020-01-31. Score: 2 | Accepted answer

After some research I have found that there isn’t much practical difference between the two terms.

However, **制订** refers more to the actual thinking and creative aspect of a plan, as in its 创造性, while **制定** refers more to the confirmative and definitive aspect of a plan being put in place, or its 权威性.

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Right, if something is created by a person or company, more likely it's 制订. if it's like a legislation, it's more likely 制定  
> **username_2**: Good job. To be honest, could be confusing for most cn people. And often clarified and examed at school.  

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