Definition
顾全大局 is a set phrase meaning 'to consider the overall situation' or 'to prioritize the big picture over personal or local interests.' It's used in formal or workplace contexts to emphasize sacrificing short-term or individual gains for the collective good. The phrase is often applied to leaders or team members who make decisions with the broader goal in mind.
phrase
to take the overall situation into considerationto prioritize the collective interest over personal or local ones
Examples
- ，顾全大局。Wèile gōngsī de fāzhǎn, měi ge yuángōng dōu yào xuéhuì gù quán dà jú.For the company's development, every employee must learn to consider the big picture.
- ，顾全大局，。Zài tánpàn zhōng, wǒmen bìxū gù quán dà jú, bù néng zhǐ gù yǎnqián lìyì.In negotiations, we must keep the big picture in mind and not focus only on immediate gains.
- ，顾全大局，。Zuòwéi lǐngdǎorén, tā shǐzhōng gù quán dà jú, cóngbú jìjiào gèrén déshī.As a leader, he always considers the overall situation and never cares about personal gains or losses.
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