整体

整體
zhěngtǐ
noun HSK 5 #7,239

Meanings

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

Examples

HSK 4
Wǒmen yào cóng zhěngtǐ shàng kǎolǜ zhège wèntí.
We need to consider this problem as a whole.
HSK 4
Zhěngtǐ xiàoguǒ fēicháng hǎo.
The overall effect is very good.
HSK 6
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 上 to form 整体上 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

整 zhěng
体 tǐ