深明大义 shēn míng dà yì understand great righteousness

Explanation

指懂得大道理，顾全大局，胸怀宽广，不计较个人得失。

Refers to someone who understands great truths, takes care of the overall situation, is broad-minded, and doesn't care about personal gains and losses.

Origin Story

话说唐朝时期，边关告急，敌军来势汹汹。一位名叫李靖的将军，深明大义，毅然决然地放弃了即将到手的封赏，主动请缨前往抗敌。他带领将士们浴血奋战，最终击溃了敌军，保卫了国家安宁。李靖将军的故事，成为后世传颂的佳话，他深明大义的精神，也激励着一代又一代的将士们，为国家奉献自己的一切。李靖深明大义，顾全大局，不畏艰险，为了国家安危，他舍弃个人荣华富贵，这种精神，正是我们今天学习的榜样。

shuō huà táng cháo shí qī biān guān gào jí dí jūn lái shì xīōng xīōng yī wèi míng jiào lǐ jìng de jiāng jūn shēn míng dà yì yì rán jué rán dì fàng qì le jí jiāng dào shǒu de fēng shǎng zhǔ dòng qǐng yīng qián wǎng kàng dí tā dài lǐng jiàng shì men yù xuè fèn zhàn zuì zhōng jī kuì le dí jūn bǎo wèi le guójiā ānníng lǐ jìng jiāng jūn de gù shì chéng wéi hòu shì chuán sòng de jiā huà tā shēn míng dà yì de jīngshén yě jī lì zhè yī dài yòu yī dài de jiàng shì men wèi guójiā fèng xiàn zìjǐ de yī qiè lǐ jìng shēn míng dà yì gù quán dà jú bù wèi jiān xiǎn wèi le guójiā ān wēi tā shè qì gè rén róng huá fù guì zhè zhǒng jīngshén zhèng shì wǒmen jīntiān xuéxí de bǎng yàng

It is said that during the Tang Dynasty, an emergency occurred at the border, and enemy troops came in large numbers. A general named Li Jing, who understood great righteousness, willingly gave up his almost obtained reward and volunteered to fight against the enemy. He led his soldiers in bloody battles and finally defeated the enemy troops, safeguarding the peace of the country. The story of General Li Jing became a resounding story, and his spirit of understanding great righteousness inspired generations of soldiers to sacrifice themselves for the country. Li Jing's understanding of great righteousness, his care for the greater good, his fearlessness in the face of danger, and his abandonment of personal wealth and glory for the sake of the country's safety serve as a role model for us today.

Usage

用作谓语、定语；多用于褒义。

yòng zuò wèi yǔ dìng yǔ duō yòng yú bāo yì

Used as a predicate or attributive; mostly in a positive context.

Examples

  • 他深明大义，主动承担了责任。

    tā shēn míng dà yì zhǔdòng chéngdānlere zérèn

    He is wise and takes the initiative to take responsibility.

  • 面对国家利益，他深明大义，放弃了个人利益。

    miàn duì guójiā lìyì tā shēn míng dà yì fàngqì le gèrén lìyì

    In the face of national interests, he is wise and gives up his personal interests.

Related Idioms

  • 顾全大局

  • 以大局为重

Opposite Idioms

  • 鼠目寸光

  • 斤斤计较