Definition
大公 has two distinct noun meanings, each used in very different contexts. The first is a historical noble title equivalent to 'grand duke' — you'll see it in European history and titles like 卢森堡大公 (Grand Duke of Luxembourg). The second, rarer meaning is 'impartiality' or 'perfect fairness', found primarily in the four-character idiom 大公无私 (selfless and impartial). Note that the standard pronunciation of this two-character word is dàgōng, not just dà.
n.
grand duke (a noble title)impartialityfairness (often in the sense of 大公无私)
Examples
- 大公。Lúsēnbǎo dà shì Ōuzhōu de yí wèi guójiā yuánshǒu.The Grand Duke of Luxembourg is a head of state in Europe.
- 大公，。Tā wéi rén dà, cóng wú piānsī.He is impartial in his conduct, never showing favoritism.
- 大公。Zhè wèi dà tǒngzhì gāi gōngguó shù shí nián.This grand duke ruled the duchy for decades.
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