Definition
个体 (gètǐ) refers to an individual as a single unit or entity, often in formal, economic, or sociological contexts (e.g., 个体经济 'individual economy'). It is broader than 个人 (gèrén), which specifically means an individual person and is used in everyday speech (e.g., 个人看法 'personal opinion').
noun
individual (a single person or entity)
Examples
- 个体。Měi gè gè tǐ dōu yǒu zìjǐ de xiǎngfǎ.Every individual has their own thoughts.
- 个体。Shèhuì de fāzhǎn lí bù kāi měi gè gè tǐ de nǔlì.Society's development relies on the efforts of every individual.
- 个体。gè tǐ de chāyì ràng shìjiè gèngjiā fēngfù duōcǎi.The differences among individuals make the world more diverse and colorful.
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