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顾全大局

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HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • to take the big picture into consideration (idiom)
  • to work for the benefits of all

Definition

指从整体利益出发，照顾到全局的各个方面，使整体利益不受损害。

To take the overall situation into account, considering all aspects of the big picture to ensure that the overall interests are not harmed.

Usage

常用于形容一个人在处理问题时有大局观，能够考虑到集体或国家的利益，而不是只关注个人或局部利益。

Often used to describe a person who has a macro perspective when dealing with issues, able to consider the interests of the collective or country rather than focusing only on personal or local interests.

Examples

  • 1 在团队合作中，我们要顾全大局，不能只考虑自己。 (In teamwork, we must consider the overall situation and not just ourselves.)
  • 2 领导在决策时总是顾全大局，确保公司长远发展。 (The leader always considers the bigger picture when making decisions to ensure the company's long-term development.)
  • 3 为了顾全大局，他放弃了自己的晋升机会。 (He gave up his promotion opportunity for the sake of the overall situation.)
  • 4 在处理纠纷时，双方都应该顾全大局，共同维护和谐稳定。 (When handling disputes, both sides should consider the bigger picture and jointly maintain harmony and stability.)
  • 5 国家在制定政策时，必须顾全大局，平衡各方利益。 (When formulating policies, the country must consider the overall situation and balance the interests of all parties.)

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