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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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