深明大义 — “To understand the greater good and act accordingly”
深明大义 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to understand the greater good and act accordingly”. To be keenly aware of important principles and the overall situation. Literally, “deeply understand great principles/righteousness”.
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在关键时刻，她深明大义，主动放弃了自己的小我利益，支持集体的决定。
At the crucial moment, she showed a deep understanding of the greater good, voluntarily set aside her personal interests, and supported the group's decision.
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More idioms starting with 深
- shēn深bù不kě可cè测Profound and unfathomable
- shēn深zhōng中dǔ笃xíng行deeply upright in heart and steadfast in conduct
- shēn深zhōng中kěn肯qìng綮hit the nail on the head
- shēn深zhōng中yǐn隐hòu厚Inwardly upright and reservedly kind
- shēn深rén仁hòu厚zé泽profound benevolence and generous favor
- shēn深chóu仇dà大hèn恨profound and deep-seated hatred
- shēn深chóu仇xiǔ宿yuàn怨deep hatred and old grievances
- shēn深chóu仇jī积hèn恨deep-seated, long-standing hatred
- shēn深chóu仇zhòng重yuàn怨deep-seated hatred and profound resentment
- shēn深xìn信bù不yí疑believe firmly without any doubt
- shēn深rù入rén人xīn心deeply understood and accepted by people
- shēn深rù入xiǎn显chū出explain profound ideas simply
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What does 深明大义 mean?
深明大义 (shēn míng dà yì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to understand the greater good and act accordingly”.
How do you pronounce 深明大义?
深明大义 is pronounced shēn míng dà yì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 深明大义 literally mean?
Literally, 深明大义 means “deeply understand great principles/righteousness”. It is used to mean “to understand the greater good and act accordingly”.
What is the Chinese definition of 深明大义?
指识大体，顾大局。