Definition
小我 refers to the individual self or ego, often contrasted with 大我 ('the greater self' or collective good). It appears in philosophical, spiritual, and moral discussions about balancing personal interests with group or societal interests. You can use it as a noun-like pronoun to talk about the self-centered part of a person.
pr.
the individual selfthe ego (as opposed to the greater self)
Examples
- ，小我，。Zài jítǐ zhōng, tā yuànyì xīshēng xiǎo wǒ, wèi dàjiā fúwù.In the collective, he is willing to sacrifice his individual self to serve everyone.
- ，小我，。Xiūliàn nèixīn, fàngxià xiǎo wǒ, cáinéng dádào gèng gāo de jìngjiè.By cultivating the mind and letting go of the ego, one can reach a higher state.
- 小我，。Tā tài zàiyì xiǎo wǒ, suǒyǐ zǒngshì hūlüè biérén de gǎnshòu.He cares too much about his own self, so he always neglects others' feelings.
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