the greater self; the collective
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Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesnoun
the greater self; the collective; the community
formalA philosophical or sociological term contrasting individual interest with that of a larger group (family, society, nation). Often used in contexts of sacrifice and moral responsibility.
Xī牺
shēng牲
xiǎo小
wǒ我
de的
lì利
yì益
，
fú服
cóng从
dà大
wǒ我
de的
lì利
yì益
shì是
yī一
zhǒng种
gāo高
shàng尚
de的
pǐn品
zhì质
。
Sacrificing the interests of the individual self to obey the interests of the greater self is a noble quality.
Zài在
tuán团
duì队
zhōng中
，
wǒ我
men们
bì必
xū须
yǒu有
dà大
wǒ我
de的
jīng精
shén神
。
In a team, we must have the spirit of the collective.
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Tā他
de的
jué决
dìng定
wán完
quán全
wèi为
le了
dà大
wǒ我
，
ér而
bù不
shì是
xiǎo小
wǒ我
。
His decision was made entirely for the greater good, not for personal gain.
Chuán传
tǒng统
wén文
huà化
qiáng强
diào调
xiǎo小
wǒ我
róng融
rù入
dà大
wǒ我
。
Traditional culture emphasizes integrating the individual self into the collective self.
Bǎo保
hù护
huán环
jìng境
shì是
wèi为
le了
dà大
wǒ我
hé和
zǐ子
sūn孙
hòu后
dài代
de的
lì利
yì益
。
Protecting the environment is for the benefit of the collective and future generations.