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格局
gé jú
Meaning
- pattern
- layout
- structure
Definition
指结构、布局、格式或局势，也指人的胸怀和眼界。
Refers to structure, layout, pattern, or situation; also denotes one's vision and breadth of mind.
Usage
常用于描述事物的整体布局、结构或形势，也可用于评价人的气度与见识。
Often used to describe the overall layout, structure, or situation of things, and also to evaluate a person's magnanimity and insight.
Examples
- 1 这家公司的格局很大，未来发展前景广阔。（The layout of this company is grand, and its future development prospects are broad.）
- 2 我们要从大格局出发，考虑全局利益。（We should consider the overall interests from a big-picture perspective.）
- 3 一个人的格局决定了他的成就。（A person's vision determines their achievements.）
- 4 国际格局正在发生深刻变化。（The international landscape is undergoing profound changes.）
- 5 这个房间的格局不太合理，需要重新设计。（The layout of this room is not reasonable and needs to be redesigned.）
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