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总体

zǒngtǐ

Description

"总体"指整个事物的全部,不看一个个小部分。

"总体" refers to the whole of something, not looking at individual parts.

我们常说"总体上",意思是从大的方面来看。

We often say "总体上", meaning to look at things from a broad perspective.

Meanings

总体zǒngtǐ

the whole; overall; entirety

这个计划的总体很好。

The overall plan is very good.

总体上zǒngtǐ shàng

on the whole; generally speaking

总体上,今年比去年好。

Overall, this year is better than last year.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    总 (total, general) + 体 (body, substance), meaning the whole body of something.

  • Nuance

    often used as 总体上 to mean 'overall,' contrasting with looking at individual parts.

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