Definition
格局 refers to the overall layout, pattern, or structure of a space, plan, or system, emphasizing the arrangement of parts. It is broader than 布局 (bùjú, 'layout of a specific arrangement') and less about internal composition than 结构 (jiégòu, 'structure of a building or system'). 格局 also uniquely extends to abstract 'mindset/breadth of vision' (e.g., 格局大 'broad-minded').
noun
layoutpatternstructure (of a city, room, or abstract arrangement)mindsetvisionbreadth of perspective (as in 格局大 'broad-minded, strategic')
Easily confused
- 歌剧gē jùsound-alikeopera (Western opera)
Examples
- 格局，。Zhège chéngshì de gé jú fēicháng kāikuò, jiēdào zhěngqí huàyī.The layout of this city is very open, with orderly streets.
- 格局，。Tā de shāngyè gé jú hěn dà, shànyú cóng quánjú sīkǎo.He has a broad business vision and is good at thinking from a holistic perspective.
- 格局，。Zhège fāng'àn de zhěngtǐ gé jú xūyào chóngxīn tiáozhěng, cáinéng gèng gāoxiào.The overall structure of this plan needs to be adjusted to be more efficient.
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