tianjinpete Posted June 1, 2005 at 02:13 PM Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 at 02:13 PM Interested in the contrast (contradiction?) in these two expressions: 小我 and 大我... One points to the self only, the other to society at large; but how are they used, and in what contexts should I expect to find them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xuezhongwen Posted June 1, 2005 at 04:41 PM Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 at 04:41 PM You can say 李丽的妹妹小我两岁 李丽的姐姐大我两岁 。 开玩笑啦。 You should say: 为了群体利益，我们要牺牲小我，完成大我 for the benefit of the society, we should sacrifice ourselves, and to achieve the goal of the society. (something like that) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat_star Posted June 13, 2005 at 04:41 PM Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 at 04:41 PM perfect!! "小我" self-serving "大我" self-forgetful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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