Meaning
大局 refers to the overall situation, the broader context, or the big picture beyond immediate concerns. It emphasizes seeing beyond personal or short-term interests to consider what benefits the whole or serves long-term goals. The word combines 大 (big) and 局 (situation/game), suggesting a comprehensive view of circumstances.
Usage
Commonly used in formal contexts, political discourse, and organizational settings. Often appears in phrases like 顾全大局 (to consider the overall situation) or 从大局出发 (to proceed from the big picture). It carries a tone of maturity and strategic thinking, suggesting one should sacrifice personal interests for collective benefit.
Examples
- 01我们要顾全大局，不能只考虑个人利益。, .We must consider the overall situation and not just think about personal interests.
- 02这个决定虽然艰难，但从大局出发是正确的。, .Although this decision is difficult, it is correct from the perspective of the big picture.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个大局
Common collocations
- 顾全大局to take the whole situation into account
- 从大局出发to proceed from the big picture
- 影响大局to affect the overall situation
- 为了大局for the sake of the bigger picture
Antonyms
Origin
局 originally referred to a game board or chess game, which metaphorically extended to mean 'situation' or 'position.' Combined with 大, it creates the sense of the 'big game' or overarching situation.