高姿态 (gāo zī tài) — magnanimous attitude, lofty stance (willingness to compromise or forgive)
Definition
A 'lofty, magnanimous stance' — showing generosity, forgiveness, or willingness to compromise, often in conflict or negotiation. Used in formal contexts, usually with 保持 or 拿出.
noun
magnanimous attitudelofty stance (willingness to compromise or forgive)
Examples
- 高姿态，。Tā zài tán pàn zhōng yì zhí bǎo chí gāo zī tài, zuì zhōng yíng dé le dà jiā de zūn zhòng.He maintained a lofty stance throughout the negotiations and eventually won everyone's respect.
- ，高姿态，。Suī rán duì fāng hěn shēng qì, dàn tā hái shì yǐ gāo zī tài huí yìng, bì miǎn le chōng tū.Although the other party was very angry, she responded with a magnanimous attitude, avoiding conflict.
- 高姿态，。Lǐng dǎo zhě yīng gāi ná chū gāo zī tài, yǒng yú chéng rèn zì jǐ de cuò wù.Leaders should show a lofty stance and be brave enough to admit their own mistakes.
Origin
Compound word构词法gòucífǎ
偏正piānzhèngModifier + head
The first part narrows down the second: it says what kind of thing the head is.
高 gives loftiness and 姿态 gives stance or attitude, together meaning a magnanimous stance.
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