大局

dàjú

noun HSK 7-9 #10,319

Meanings

1 the overall situation; the big picture
2 general state of affairs

Characters

situation; game; bureau

Literally 'the big situation' - the overall picture as opposed to small details.

Examples

HSK 2

我们要从大局出发。

Wǒmen yào cóng dàjú chūfā.

We need to look at the big picture.

HSK 7-9

不要因小失大，要顾全大局。

Búyào yīnxiǎo-shīdà, yào gùquán-dàjú.

Don't lose the big for the small - keep the overall situation in mind.

Tips

usage

大局观 (dàjúguān, 'big-picture thinking') is highly valued in Chinese work culture and politics. 顾全大局 (gùquán dàjú, 'to take the overall situation into account') is a frequently used phrase urging people to put collective interests above personal ones.

Stroke Order

大 dà

局 jú