gu3 cyun4顧全顾全
Jyutpinggu3 cyun4
Yalegu chyùhn
Definition
To show consideration for; to look after or preserve the interests of something.
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How it's used
Focuses on sacrificing personal interests or immediate desires to maintain harmony or protect a larger objective. It implies a sense of maturity and social responsibility, often used in professional or formal settings to describe someone who acts for the benefit of a group or organization.
Examples
You really need to consider everyone's feelings.
To keep the big picture in mind, he chose to swallow his pride.
Related words
Common phrases
to take the big picture into consideration
to save face for someone
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simple consideration like 諗下, which is casual and personal. 顧全 is almost always paired with a noun representing a collective interest, such as 大局 or 面子, and sounds unnatural if applied to trivial, everyday favors.
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Grammar guides
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