English–Chinese
“consider the big picture” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyingù quán dà jú
Example
顾全大局，不要为了眼前的小利争吵。gù quán dà jú bú yào wèi le yǎn qián de xiǎo lì zhēng chǎo
Consider the big picture, and do not argue over small immediate gains.
How to say “consider the big picture” in Chinese
“Consider the big picture” in Chinese is 顾全大局 (gù quán dà jú).
A person gives up a nearby advantage to keep the larger situation on course.
Example sentences with 顾全大局
在谈判中，双方都需要退让一点，才能真正顾全大局。zài tán pàn zhōng shuāng fāng dōu xū yào tuì ràng yì diǎn cái néng zhēn zhèng gù quán dà jú
In negotiations, both sides need to make some concessions to truly put the big picture first.
Tips for using 顾全大局
- The expression is useful when a speaker contrasts a temporary gain with a longer-term result, because it explains why a small concession may be reasonable.