统筹 (tǒng chóu) is a formal, often administrative or managerial verb meaning to plan holistically and coordinate various elements as a unified whole. The character 统 (tǒng) means 'to unify' or 'to bring under one authority', while 筹 (chóu) originally meant 'to plan' or 'to devise strategy' — historically linked to counting rods used in calculation. Together, they convey the idea of comprehensive planning that integrates resources, timelines, people, and tasks to achieve overall coherence and efficiency.

This word is commonly used in official, organizational, or project-management contexts — such as government policy implementation, corporate operations, or large-scale event planning. It implies top-down oversight and systematic integration rather than isolated or reactive decision-making. While it can appear in spoken Chinese among professionals, it is more frequent in written reports, speeches, and formal documents than in casual conversation.