adjective / noun HSK 5
Traditional 宏觀
macro · macroscopic · overall · broad view
Meaning
宏观 refers to looking at things from a large-scale, overall perspective rather than focusing on details. It's commonly used in economics (macroeconomics), policy discussions, and any context where you're discussing the big picture or comprehensive view of a situation.
Usage
This is a formal term frequently used in academic, economic, and policy contexts. Native speakers often pair it with 微观 (micro) to contrast broad vs. detailed perspectives. Common in phrases like 宏观经济 (macroeconomy) and 宏观调控 (macro-control/regulation).
Examples
- 01从宏观角度来看，这个政策对经济发展很有利。, .From a macro perspective, this policy is very beneficial for economic development.
- 02我们需要做好宏观调控，保持经济稳定增长。, .We need to implement good macroeconomic regulation to maintain stable economic growth.
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Common collocations
- 宏观经济macroeconomics
- 宏观调控macroeconomic regulation
- 宏观角度macro perspective
- 宏观政策macro policy
Antonyms
Origin
宏 originally means 'grand' or 'vast', while 观 means 'to observe'. Together they literally mean 'grand observation' or 'viewing the grand scale', which naturally evolved to mean the macro or overall perspective.