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整体
zhěngtǐ
Description
"整体"是指一个东西的全部，不是一部分。
"整体" refers to the whole of something, not just a part.
我们说"整体上"的时候，是想说从全部来看，情况是怎么样的。
When we say "整体上," we mean looking at the situation as a whole.
Meanings
整体zhěngtǐ
the whole; entirety
我们要看这个计划的整体。
We need to look at the plan as a whole.
整体zhěngtǐ
overall; on the whole
整体来说，今年比去年好。
Overall, this year is better than last year.
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Notes
- Etymology
整 (whole/complete) + 体 (body), literally 'whole body', meaning the entire thing.
- Nuance
often used as 整体上 or 整体来说 to mean 'overall'.
In videos
“但是，整体来说，环境还是很漂亮的”
“哦，整体来说我更喜欢看书，”
“它放了一些柠檬就让那个三文鱼的整体的感觉很好”
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