Discussing cultural differences: Emphasis on group harmony
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Key Phrases
集體和諧
jí tǐ hé xié
Collective harmony
個人意見
gè rén yì jiàn
Personal opinions
避免直接衝突
bì miǎn zhí jiē chōng tū
Avoid direct conflict
Skills You'll Learn
Understanding differences
了解差異
liǎo jiě chà yì
Strive to maintain team harmony
努力維持團隊和諧
nǔ lì wéi chí tuán duì hé xié
Find a solution
找到解決方案
zhǎo dào jiě jué fāng àn
Lesson Roleplay
Imagine engaging in a conversation with a Taiwanese local about the concept of collective harmony. This person explains how maintaining harmony is crucial in Taiwanese society and contrasts it with Western emphasis on individualism. The dialogue further explores how these cultural values manifest in the workplace and what happens when there are differences of opinion.
在台灣，你們怎麼看待集體和諧？
zài tái wān nǐ men zěn me kàn dài jí tǐ hé xié
How do you view collective harmony in Taiwan?
集體和諧對我們來說非常重要。大家都努力維持和諧。
jí tǐ hé xié duì wǒ men lái shuō fēi cháng zhòng yào dà jiā dōu nǔ lì wéi chí hé xié
Collective harmony is very important to us. Everyone strives to maintain it.
這跟西方國家有什麼不同嗎？
zhè gēn xī fāng guó jiā yǒu shén me bù tóng ma
How is this different from Western countries?
是的，西方更注重個人主義。個人意見通常很重要。
shì de xī fāng gèng zhù zhòng gè rén zhǔ yì gè rén yì jiàn tōng cháng hěn zhòng yào
Yes, in the West, there's more emphasis on individualism. Personal opinions are usually very important.
那在工作場合呢？
nà zài gōng zuò chǎng hé ne
What about in the workplace?
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
台灣
tái wān
Taiwan
💬 Pronounced as (tie-wan), it represents the island and country known for its rich culture.
🇹🇼 Taiwan is famous for its night markets and bubble tea!
See breakdown →你怎麼看待
nǐ zěn me kàn dài
How do you view
💬 Combine [你] (nee), [怎麼] (dzuh-ma), and [看待] (kan-dye) to ask someone's opinion.
See breakdown →和諧
hé xié
Harmony
💬 Pronounced as (huh-syeh), signifies peace and balance.
🇹🇼 Harmony is a key aspect of Taiwanese culture, reflecting Confucian beliefs.
See breakdown →集體和諧
jí tǐ hé xié
Collective harmony
💬 The combination of [集體] (jee-tee) and [和諧] (huh-syeh) reflects group unity.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan, maintaining harmony often takes priority over individual desires.
See breakdown →非常重要
fēi cháng zhòng yào
Very important
💬 Pronounced as (fei-chang jong-yao), it emphasizes the importance of something.
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