overall situation; whole picture; big picture
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1 sense · 5 examplesnoun
overall situation; whole picture; entire scope
formalUsed to refer to the complete set of circumstances or the entirety of a situation, often in strategic, analytical, or managerial contexts. Emphasizes a comprehensive, holistic view.
Zuò作
wéi为
lǐng领
dǎo导
，
tā他
hěn很
yǒu有
quán全
jú局
guān观
niàn念
。
As a leader, he has a strong sense of the big picture.
Jué决
cè策
zhě者
bì必
xū须
xiōng胸
huái怀
quán全
jú局
，
bù不
néng能
zhǐ只
kàn看
jú局
bù部
lì利
yì益
。
Decision-makers must have the overall situation in mind and not just look at partial interests.
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Zhè这
ge个
jì计
huá划
duì对
xiàng项
mù目
de的
quán全
jú局
yǒu有
zhòng重
dà大
yǐng影
xiǎng响
。
This plan has a major impact on the overall situation of the project.
Tā他
jīng精
tōng通
yè业
wù务
xì细
jié节
，
dàn但
quē缺
fá乏
quán全
jú局
shì视
yě野
。
He is proficient in the details of the business, but lacks a global perspective.
Xià下
yī一
qí棋
，
móu谋
quán全
jú局
。
In playing one piece, you must plan for the whole board (a proverb).