整体

整體
zhěngtǐ
noun HSK 3 #7,239

Meanings

  1. 1 whole; entirety
  2. 2 overall; as a whole

Examples

Wǒmen yào cóng zhěngtǐ shàng kǎolǜ zhège wèntí.
We need to consider this problem as a whole.
Zhěngtǐ xiàoguǒ fēicháng hǎo.
The overall effect is very good.
Zhè fú huà de zhěngtǐ gǎnjué hěn héxié.
The overall feel of this painting is very harmonious.

Tips

usage
整体 is often used with to form 整体 meaning 'on the whole / overall.' Common in formal and written contexts.
usage
整体 vs 整个: 整体 is a noun meaning 'the whole/entirety,' while 整个 is an adjective placed before a noun to mean 'the entire [noun].'

Stroke Order

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