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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
全局quánjúoverall situationHSK 7, n, 13 strokes, rank #12944, Very Hard
quánjú(quan2ju2)quan ju T2
  1. 1overall situation
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March 24, 2026

全局quánjú(quan2ju2)

全局 refers to the overall situation or the complete context of a matter. It is often used in discussions about strategy, planning, or analysis, emphasizing the importance of considering all aspects rather than just isolated parts.

Strokes13Frequency#12944DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In the context of Chinese decision-making, the concept of 全局 is vital, as it reflects the traditional value of harmonious and holistic thinking in resolving issues, often seen in strategic discussions in both politics and business.

Memory Tip

Think of the character 全 (quan) meaning 'whole' and 局 (ju) meaning 'situation' or '局面' which can be imagined as a map. Picture a bird's-eye view of a landscape, representing the complete scene rather than just a small section, to remember that 全局 encapsulates the entire scope.

Meanings of 全局

quánjú(quan2ju2)
1overall situation
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About 全局

全局Simplified
13Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#12944Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 全局

Quick Contrast

整体 (zhěngtǐ) vs 全局 (quánjú): Use 整体 when referring to the entirety of something as a single unit, while 全局 emphasizes the broader context or situation, often in strategic discussions.

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include using 全局 in a narrow context, such as saying '全局' when referring to a single event instead of its broader implications. This term is more formal and is often used in academic or professional settings; avoid using it in casual conversations.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 全局 is often associated with concepts related to strategy and analysis, connecting well with other advanced vocabulary about planning or perspectives. Students should focus on using it in sentences that require a comprehensive view.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 全局 with 细节 (details), mistakenly using it to refer to specifics rather than the broader context. For instance, saying '我只关心全局' when referring to a specific detail is incorrect; it should be used for the overall perspective.

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Component Characters

全quánall
HSK 46 strokes入
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局júnarrow
HSK 67 strokes尸
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How to say overall situation in Chinese

“overall situation” in Chinese is全局quánjú

全局 refers to the overall situation or the complete context of a matter. It is often used in discussions about strategy, planning, or analysis, emphasizing the importance of considering all aspects rather than just isolated parts.

When to use 全局

Common mistakes include using 全局 in a narrow context, such as saying '全局' when referring to a single event instead of its broader implications. This term is more formal and is often used in academic or professional settings; avoid using it in casual conversations.

全局 or something close to it

整体 (zhěngtǐ) vs 全局 (quánjú): Use 整体 when referring to the entirety of something as a single unit, while 全局 emphasizes the broader context or situation, often in strategic discussions.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 全局 with 细节 (details), mistakenly using it to refer to specifics rather than the broader context. For instance, saying '我只关心全局' when referring to a specific detail is incorrect; it should be used for the overall perspective.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 全局

You can say, '我们需要考虑全局才能做出正确的决定', which means 'We need to consider the overall situation to make the right decision.'

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