Definition
整体 (zhěngtǐ) refers to 'the whole' as a single entity — the entire object, group, or situation considered together. It differs from 全部 (quánbù), which means 'all parts/everything' individually, and from 全局/大局 (quánjú/dàjú), which specifically mean 'overall situation/perspective' in strategic contexts. 宏观 (hóngguān) adds a 'macro' viewpoint, whereas 整体 is more general.
noun
the wholeentiretyoverall situation
Examples
- 整体。Gōngsī de zhěng tǐ shílì zài búduàn tígāo.The company's overall strength is continuously improving.
- 整体，。Cóng zhěng tǐ shàng kàn, zhège xiàngmù shì chénggōng de.From an overall perspective, this project is successful.
- 整体。Wǒmen xūyào zhìdìng yí gè zhěng tǐ guīhuà.We need to formulate an overall plan.
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