集体
集体 en 30 segundos
- Collective or group entity acting as one unit.
- Used in schools, workplaces, and official social contexts.
- Emphasizes unity, shared responsibility, and group honor.
- Contrasts with '个人' (individual) in social and political spheres.
The word 集体 (jítǐ) is a fundamental concept in Chinese culture and language, representing the idea of a 'collective' or 'group.' At its core, it describes a gathering of individuals who function as a single, cohesive body. In many English-speaking contexts, we might use words like 'team,' 'group,' or 'community,' but '集体' often carries a stronger weight of shared responsibility and identity. It is not just a random assembly of people; it is an organized unit with a shared purpose.
- Social Context
- In China, from a young age, students are taught to value the 集体. This starts in the classroom, which is referred to as a '班集体' (class collective). Students are encouraged to win honors for their collective rather than just for themselves.
- Workplace Dynamics
- In professional settings, 集体 is used to describe group efforts or collective ownership. It emphasizes that the success of a project belongs to everyone involved, reinforcing the idea that 'there is no I in team.'
我们必须维护集体的利益。(Wǒmen bìxū wéihù jítǐ de lìyì.)
Historically and politically, the term has deep roots in the development of modern China. During the mid-20th century, collective farming and collective ownership were central to economic policy. While the economic landscape has changed, the linguistic and cultural preference for the collective over the individual remains a significant aspect of Chinese interpersonal relations. You will hear this word used to praise someone who is selfless ('具有集体荣誉感' - having a sense of collective honor) or to describe a group activity ('集体活动' - collective activity).
Furthermore, '集体' is often used as a prefix to describe actions taken by a group. For instance, '集体婚礼' (collective wedding) refers to a mass wedding ceremony where multiple couples get married at the same time. This reflects a logistical efficiency but also a shared cultural experience. Similarly, '集体宿舍' (collective dormitory) refers to shared living quarters, a common experience for many students and workers in China. Understanding this word is key to understanding the societal fabric of Chinese-speaking regions, where the 'we' is often prioritized over the 'I'.
这是一次集体创作的成果。(Zhè shì yī cì jítǐ chuàngzuò de chéngguǒ.)
- Common Collocations
- 集体主义 (Collectivism), 集体领导 (Collective leadership), 集体财产 (Collective property).
Using 集体 correctly requires understanding its role as both a noun and an attributive adjective. In Chinese grammar, it frequently modifies another noun to indicate that the action or object belongs to a group. For example, in the phrase '集体荣誉' (collective honor), '集体' acts as an adjective describing the type of honor. However, it can also stand alone as a noun, as in '为了集体' (for the collective).
每个学生都应该为集体尽一份力。(Měi gè xuéshēng dōu yīnggāi wèi jítǐ jìn yī fèn lì.)
When describing actions, '集体' is often followed by a verb to show that the action was performed by everyone in the group simultaneously. A common example is '集体罢工' (collective strike) or '集体辞职' (collective resignation). In these cases, it emphasizes the unity of the action. If you want to say 'we did it as a group,' you would use '我们集体完成了任务' (We collectively completed the task).
- Noun Usage
- Used as the object of a preposition like '为' (for) or '在...中' (in...). Example: '在集体中,我们学会了合作。' (In the collective, we learned to cooperate.)
- Adjective Usage
- Used to modify nouns to show group ownership or participation. Example: '集体生活' (collective life/living together).
In formal reports or news broadcasts, '集体' is used to describe high-level meetings or decisions. '集体讨论' (collective discussion) implies that a decision was not made by one person but through a democratic or group process. This is a very positive trait in Chinese organizational culture, suggesting fairness and thoroughness. If you are writing a self-evaluation for a Chinese company, mentioning your '集体精神' (collective spirit) will be highly regarded.
他们集体决定推迟会议。(Tāmen jítǐ juédìng tuīchí huìyì.)
You will encounter 集体 in a variety of real-world scenarios in Chinese-speaking societies. Its presence is felt most strongly in educational, professional, and governmental environments. If you are a student in China, your teacher will constantly remind you that you are part of a '班集体' (class collective). You will hear phrases like '我们要爱护集体' (We should care for the collective) during morning assemblies or class meetings.
学校组织了一次集体旅游。(Xuéxiào zǔzhīle yī cì jítǐ lǚyóu.)
In the workplace, '集体' is heard during team-building exercises or when discussing company policy. A manager might say, '这个项目的成功是集体努力的结果' (The success of this project is the result of collective effort). It is also common in legal and administrative contexts. For instance, '集体土地' (collectively owned land) is a specific legal term in China referring to land owned by rural collectives rather than the state or individuals. This is a crucial concept for anyone studying Chinese law or economics.
- News and Media
- News reports frequently use '集体' to describe group actions, such as '集体向受害者道歉' (collectively apologizing to the victims) or '集体签署协议' (collectively signing an agreement).
- Daily Life
- In daily life, you might hear it when people talk about '集体户口' (collective household registration), which is common for employees living in company housing or students in university dorms.
In television dramas, particularly those set in schools or offices, '集体' is a recurring theme. Characters often struggle with the balance between their personal desires and the needs of the collective. This conflict is a staple of Chinese storytelling, highlighting the moral weight attached to the word. Whether it is a sports team working together to win a championship or a group of villagers protecting their land, '集体' is the word that binds them together.
他们表现出了强烈的集体责任感。(Tāmen biǎoxiàn chūle qiángliè de jítǐ zérèngǎn.)
One of the most common mistakes learners make with 集体 is confusing it with other words for 'group' like 团队 (tuánduì) or 团体 (tuántǐ). While they are similar, 集体 has a more formal and ideological tone. 团队 is most commonly used for a 'team' in a sports or business sense (like a 'marketing team'), whereas 集体 refers to the collective as a social or political entity. You wouldn't usually call a small group of friends a '集体', but you would call a whole class or a company a '集体'.
Incorrect: 我们的小集体去吃火锅。(Wǒmen de xiǎo jítǐ qù chī huǒguō.)
Another mistake is using '集体' when you simply mean 'everyone' (大家 dàjiā). '集体' implies an organized structure. If you want to say 'everyone is happy,' use '大家都很开心.' If you say '集体都很开心,' it sounds like you are describing the mood of an official organization in a very formal report. It lacks the personal touch of '大家'.
- Mistake 1: Over-using it in casual conversation
- Using '集体' to refer to a casual group of friends. It sounds too stiff and robotic.
- Mistake 2: Confusing with '团队'
- Using '集体' for a specific, small task force. '团队' is better for professional teams working on a specific project.
Lastly, learners sometimes forget that '集体' can be an adverbial modifier. They might try to say '以集体的方式' (in a collective way) when they could just say '集体' before the verb. For example, '集体出发' (departing together as a group) is much more natural than '以集体的方式出发'. Keep it simple and use '集体' as a direct modifier for actions performed by the whole group.
错误:他们集体地唱歌。(Tāmen jítǐ de chànggē.)
To truly master 集体, you must understand its synonyms and how they differ in register and nuance. The most common related words are 团队 (tuánduì), 团体 (tuántǐ), and 小组 (xiǎozǔ). Each has a specific niche in the Chinese language.
- 团队 (tuánduì) vs 集体 (jítǐ)
- 团队 is 'team.' It focuses on collaboration, synergy, and professional goals. It is dynamic and modern. 集体 is 'collective.' It focuses on the entity, shared identity, and often has a social or institutional connotation.
- 团体 (tuántǐ) vs 集体 (jítǐ)
- 团体 is 'organization' or 'group.' It is often used for social organizations, NGOs, or associations (e.g., 宗教团体 - religious group). 集体 is broader and can refer to any organized group that acts as one.
- 小组 (xiǎozǔ) vs 集体 (jítǐ)
- 小组 is a 'small group' or 'sub-committee.' While a '集体' might be a whole company, an '小组' is a specific small unit within it.
这不仅是一个团队,更是一个温暖的集体。(Zhè bùjǐn shì yī gè tuánduì, gèng shì yī gè wēnnuǎn de jítǐ.)
In some contexts, you might also use 全体 (quántǐ), which means 'all members' or 'the whole.' For example, '全体员工' (all staff). The difference is that '全体' emphasizes the completeness of the members, while '集体' emphasizes the unity of the entity. If you say '全体表决' (everyone voted), you are looking at each individual member. If you say '集体表决' (collective vote), you are looking at the group's decision as a single unit.
Understanding these nuances will help you sound more like a native speaker. When in doubt in a formal or school setting, '集体' is usually the most respectful and appropriate term to use when referring to the group you belong to.
How Formal Is It?
Dato curioso
The character '集' originally depicted birds gathering on a tree. The character '体' depicts a person (人) and a bone/structure (本/体), representing the physical body.
Guía de pronunciación
- Pronouncing 'jí' with a flat tone (1st tone).
- Pronouncing 'tǐ' with a short, falling tone (4th tone).
- Confusing 'jí' with 'jǐ' (3rd tone).
Nivel de dificultad
The characters are common but require B1 level recognition.
The character '集' has many strokes and needs practice.
Pronunciation is straightforward for intermediate learners.
Easily recognizable in context.
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Gramática que debes saber
Adverbial usage of 集体
他们集体(adv)出发(v)。
Attributive usage of 集体
集体的(attr)荣誉(n)。
Prepositional phrases with 集体
为了(prep)集体(n)。
Noun as subject/object
集体(subj)决定了(v)这件事。
Contrastive usage with 个人
这不是个人的事,是集体的事。
Ejemplos por nivel
我们集体去公园。
We go to the park as a group.
集体 acts as an adverbial modifier before the verb.
这是一个好集体。
This is a good collective/group.
集体 is used as a noun here.
集体活动很有趣。
Group activities are very interesting.
集体 modifies the noun 活动.
大家集体唱歌。
Everyone sings together as a group.
Collective action emphasized by the placement of 集体.
我喜欢我们的集体。
I like our collective/group.
Possessive '我们的' modifying the noun 集体.
集体出发!
Depart as a group!
Short imperative sentence using 集体 as a modifier.
他们集体迟到了。
They were all late as a group.
Collective state or action.
我们要为了集体。
We must (do it) for the collective.
为了 + noun (集体).
我住在集体宿舍里。
I live in a collective dormitory.
Collective living arrangement.
集体荣誉很重要。
Collective honor is very important.
Abstract noun phrase 集体荣誉.
这是集体的决定。
This is a collective decision.
Noun + 的 + noun structure.
我们要爱护集体财产。
We should take care of collective property.
Legal/Social concept of shared property.
他在集体中很受欢迎。
He is very popular in the group.
Prepositional phrase '在...中'.
集体力量大。
Collective strength is great.
Common saying/proverbial structure.
学校组织集体体检。
The school organized a group physical exam.
Describing an organized group event.
我们要有集体精神。
We should have a collective spirit.
Moral/Value-based noun phrase.
这个项目需要集体的智慧。
This project requires collective wisdom.
Emphasizing group intelligence over individual effort.
他们集体向公司提出了要求。
They collectively made a request to the company.
Formal usage for group action in a workplace.
集体生活能锻炼人的性格。
Collective life can temper one's character.
Abstract discussion of social life.
我们需要维护集体利益。
We need to protect the collective interests.
Formal term 集体利益.
这次事故是集体失职的结果。
This accident is the result of collective negligence.
Formal attribution of responsibility.
他是一个具有强烈集体感的人。
He is a person with a strong sense of the collective.
Describing a personality trait.
委员会进行了集体讨论。
The committee held a collective discussion.
Formal procedure description.
集体所有制是这种模式的基础。
Collective ownership is the basis of this model.
Technical/Economic term.
集体主义与个人主义经常被讨论。
Collectivism and individualism are often discussed.
Abstract philosophical concept.
他们通过集体诉讼获得了赔偿。
They obtained compensation through a class action lawsuit.
Legal term 集体诉讼.
这部作品是集体创作的结晶。
This work is the crystallization of collective creation.
Artistic/Intellectual context.
集体领导制度确保了决策的科学性。
The collective leadership system ensures the scientific nature of decision-making.
Political/Administrative context.
社会变迁影响了人们的集体回忆。
Social changes have influenced people's collective memory.
Sociological concept.
集体土地的征收必须符合法律规定。
The requisition of collective land must comply with legal regulations.
Legal/Economic context.
这种行为损害了集体的形象。
This behavior damaged the image of the collective.
Social reputation context.
集体决策可以降低个人的风险。
Collective decision-making can reduce individual risk.
Management/Strategy context.
集体无意识是荣格心理学中的核心概念。
The collective unconscious is a core concept in Jungian psychology.
Academic psychological term.
集体行动的逻辑在社会科学中被广泛研究。
The logic of collective action is widely studied in social sciences.
Academic social science term.
这种文化现象反映了深层的集体焦虑。
This cultural phenomenon reflects a deep-seated collective anxiety.
Cultural criticism context.
集体协商是保护工人权利的重要手段。
Collective bargaining is an important means of protecting workers' rights.
Labor law/Economic term.
该政策旨在促进集体经济的多元化发展。
The policy aims to promote the diversified development of the collective economy.
Economic policy context.
集体身份的构建是一个复杂的过程。
The construction of collective identity is a complex process.
Identity politics/Sociology context.
他们集体抵制了这项不公正的规定。
They collectively boycotted this unjust regulation.
Social activism context.
集体意志在危急时刻迸发出巨大的力量。
Collective will bursts forth with great power in times of crisis.
Rhetorical/Literary usage.
在集体主义的框架下,个人的主体性如何体现?
How is individual subjectivity manifested within the framework of collectivism?
High-level philosophical inquiry.
集体记忆的重构往往伴随着历史叙事的变迁。
The reconstruction of collective memory is often accompanied by changes in historical narratives.
Historiographical analysis.
法律对集体所有权的界定仍存在学术争议。
The legal definition of collective ownership remains a subject of academic debate.
Legal scholarship context.
集体行为的突发性与不可预测性是研究的难点。
The suddenness and unpredictability of collective behavior are difficulties in research.
Scientific/Sociological complexity.
这首诗表达了对那段集体主义岁月的复杂情感。
This poem expresses complex emotions toward those years of collectivism.
Literary/Historical reflection.
集体智慧在开源软件开发中得到了完美的体现。
Collective wisdom is perfectly manifested in open-source software development.
Modern technological context.
如何平衡集体安全与个人隐私是一个全球性挑战。
How to balance collective security and individual privacy is a global challenge.
International relations/Ethics context.
集体无意识中的原型通过神话和艺术不断重现。
Archetypes in the collective unconscious are constantly recurring through myth and art.
Advanced psychological/Art theory.
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
— The class as a collective unit in school.
我们班是一个团结的班集体。
— A system where decisions are made by a group of leaders.
公司实行集体领导制度。
— Property owned by a group or community.
严禁私吞集体财产。
— The spirit of cooperation and group identity.
他很有集体精神。
— An activity organized for a whole group.
周末我们有集体活动。
— When a whole team leaves their jobs at once.
研发部集体辞职了。
— A group vote.
经过集体表决,提议通过了。
— Responsibility shared by all group members.
这是我们的集体责任。
— A work created by multiple people.
这首歌是集体创作的。
— A collective agreement or contract.
工会正在谈判集体合同。
Se confunde a menudo con
Team. Focuses on goals and collaboration. More modern/business.
Organization/Group. Focuses on social or religious associations.
Everyone. Informal and personal.
Modismos y expresiones
— To draw on collective wisdom; to pool ideas.
大家集思广益,一定能想到办法。
Formal/Common— Unity is strength; collective will is like a fortress.
只要我们众志成城,就能克服困难。
Formal/Inspirational— To cross a river in the same boat; to help each other in times of trouble.
在困难面前,我们要同舟共济。
Formal— To work together and pool every resource/idea.
靠大家的群策群力,任务完成了。
Formal— Millions of people with one heart; total unity.
全国人民万众一心抗击疫情。
Formal/Political— Selfless; putting the public/collective interest above all.
他这种大公无私的精神值得学习。
Formal— To sacrifice oneself for others/the group.
他的舍己为人行为感动了大家。
Formal— Unity and mutual assistance.
我们要发扬团结互助的精神。
Common— To divide labor and cooperate.
通过分工合作,效率大大提高。
Common— To fight side by side.
我们曾一起并肩作战过。
Literary/MetaphoricalFácil de confundir
Both refer to a group.
全体 emphasizes every single member; 集体 emphasizes the entity as one.
全体员工 (all staff) vs 集体领导 (collective leadership).
Both mean group.
群体 is more scientific/sociological (e.g., age group); 集体 is more organizational.
青少年群体 (youth group) vs 班集体 (class collective).
Both refer to groups.
小组 is specifically small; 集体 can be large.
三人小组 (three-person group) vs 集体宿舍 (collective dorm).
Sounds similar.
集合 is a verb meaning 'to gather'; 集体 is a noun/adj.
大家在操场集合 (gather at the playground).
Starts with 集.
集会 is a noun meaning 'a meeting' or 'a rally'.
我们要参加一个集会。
Patrones de oraciones
我们集体 + V
我们集体唱歌。
这是集体的 + N
这是集体的荣誉。
为了集体,我们要 + V
为了集体,我们要努力。
在集体中,S + V
在集体中,大家互相帮助。
S 是集体创作的 + N
这本书是集体创作的成果。
集体 + V + 了 + N
集体讨论了这个问题。
由集体 + V
决策由集体讨论决定。
在集体主义的背景下,...
在集体主义的背景下,社会和谐至关重要。
Familia de palabras
Sustantivos
Verbos
Adjetivos
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Cómo usarlo
Very high in educational, professional, and official contexts.
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我们的小集体去吃火锅。
→
我们几个朋友去吃火锅。
'集体' is too formal for a casual group of friends.
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他们集体地唱歌。
→
他们集体唱歌。
'集体' acts as an adverb directly; adding '地' is often redundant and unnatural.
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这是一个很团队。
→
这是一个很好的团队/集体。
'团队' and '集体' are nouns; they need adjectives to modify them.
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我喜欢集体。
→
我喜欢我们的集体。
'集体' usually needs a specific reference or possessive to sound natural.
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集体利益比个人利益更重要。
→
集体利益高于个人利益。
While '重要' is correct, '高于' (higher than) is the more idiomatic and formal way to express this priority.
Consejos
Value the We
When working with Chinese colleagues, using '集体' shows you value the group over yourself, which is a highly respected trait.
Adverbial Position
Put '集体' right before the verb (集体出发) to show the whole group is doing it together.
Noun Pairs
Learn '集体' alongside '个人' (individual) to understand the most common contrast in Chinese social thought.
Formal Reports
Use '集体讨论' to describe how a decision was reached fairly in a formal report.
Tone Accuracy
Ensure the 3rd tone on 'tǐ' is clear to avoid confusion with other 'ji' or 'ti' words.
Radio/News
Listen for '集体' in news broadcasts; it often introduces important group actions or policies.
Use 集思广益
Instead of saying 'let's think together,' use '我们要集思广益' to sound more advanced.
Team Building
Refer to your team as a '集体' to foster a sense of belonging and warmth.
Property Terms
If you are in business, know '集体土地' as it affects land use rights in China.
Class Spirit
Use '班集体' when talking about your classmates to show solidarity.
Memorízalo
Mnemotecnia
Think of '集' (jí) as a group of birds gathering on a tree, and '体' (tǐ) as the body they form together. Many parts, one body.
Asociación visual
Imagine a flock of birds flying in a perfect 'V' formation. They are individuals, but they act as one '集体'.
Word Web
Desafío
Try to describe your school class or your work team using the word '集体' in three different sentences.
Origen de la palabra
The word is composed of two characters: '集' (jí) meaning 'to gather' or 'to assemble,' and '体' (tǐ) meaning 'body' or 'system.' Together, they literally mean 'a gathered body.'
Significado original: An assembled entity or a group that functions as a single organism.
Sino-Tibetan (Chinese).Contexto cultural
Be aware that in some political contexts, 'collective' can be a sensitive term related to state control, but in everyday use, it is generally positive.
In the West, 'collective' can sometimes sound cold or overly political. In China, it is often warm and aspirational, implying a supportive community.
Practica en la vida real
Contextos reales
School
- 班集体
- 集体荣誉
- 集体活动
- 集体生活
Work
- 集体讨论
- 集体领导
- 集体努力
- 集体辞职
Law
- 集体财产
- 集体土地
- 集体诉讼
- 集体合同
Society
- 集体主义
- 集体回忆
- 集体行动
- 集体户口
Events
- 集体婚礼
- 集体体检
- 集体出发
- 集体签名
Inicios de conversación
"你觉得在集体中工作好,还是一个人工作好? (Do you think it's better to work in a collective or alone?)"
"你的班集体有什么特别的传统吗? (Does your class collective have any special traditions?)"
"集体荣誉对你来说重要吗? (Is collective honor important to you?)"
"你住过集体宿舍吗?感觉怎么样? (Have you lived in a collective dormitory? How was it?)"
"你怎么看待集体主义和个人主义? (How do you view collectivism and individualism?)"
Temas para diario
描写一次你参加的集体活动,以及你在其中的感受。 (Describe a collective activity you participated in and how you felt.)
讨论一下集体利益和个人利益发生冲突时应该怎么办。 (Discuss what to do when collective and individual interests conflict.)
你认为一个优秀的集体应该具备哪些品质? (What qualities do you think an excellent collective should have?)
写一写你对‘集体力量大’这句话的理解。 (Write about your understanding of the phrase 'collective strength is great.')
反思一下你的集体生活经历对你的性格有什么影响。 (Reflect on how your collective living experience has influenced your character.)
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, while it has political roots, it is used daily in schools (class collective) and workplaces (collective effort) without political overtones.
It sounds a bit too formal. Use '我们' or '大家' for friends.
It means 'a sense of collective honor,' which is the feeling of pride when your group succeeds.
Yes, it generally carries a positive connotation of unity and strength.
It is '集体协商' (jítǐ xiéshāng).
It is a type of household registration where many people (like students or company employees) are registered under one address.
No, it is a noun or an adjective, but it can modify verbs as an adverbial.
'团队' is usually your specific working team; '集体' refers to the whole company as a community.
It is '集体诉讼' (jítǐ sùsòng).
Yes, but '团队' or '团体' might be more common in some secular/business contexts.
Ponte a prueba 180 preguntas
Translate: We go together as a group.
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Translate: Collective honor is important.
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Translate: We must protect collective interests.
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Translate: This is a result of collective creation.
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Translate: Collective identity is a complex concept.
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Write 'Collective' in Chinese characters.
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Write 'Collective Dormitory' in Chinese.
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Write 'Collective Spirit' in Chinese.
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Write 'Collective Property' in Chinese.
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Write 'Collective Bargaining' in Chinese.
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Translate: Everyone sing together.
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Translate: Unity is strength.
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Translate: They collectively decided to leave.
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Translate: Collective leadership is better.
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Translate: Collective memory is changing.
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Translate: This is a good group.
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Translate: I like the collective.
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Translate: We need collective discussion.
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Translate: Protect the collective image.
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Translate: Collective action is needed.
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Say: 'We go as a group' in Chinese.
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Say: 'Collective honor' in Chinese.
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Explain what '集体精神' means in simple Chinese.
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Describe why '集体领导' is used in companies.
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Discuss the importance of '集体利益' in society.
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Pronounce '集体' with correct tones.
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Say: 'I live in a dorm' using '集体'.
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Ask a colleague for a 'collective discussion'.
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Talk about a 'collective creation' you like.
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Express your thoughts on 'collective memory'.
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Say: 'Good group' in Chinese.
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Say: 'Unity is strength' in Chinese.
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Say: 'For the collective' in Chinese.
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Say: 'Collective property' in Chinese.
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Say: 'Collective action' in Chinese.
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Say: 'Depart together' in Chinese.
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Say: 'Group activity' in Chinese.
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Say: 'Collective decision' in Chinese.
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Say: 'Collective wisdom' in Chinese.
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Say: 'Collective identity' in Chinese.
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Listen and identify: '集体' (Audio simulation).
Listen and write pinyin: '集体宿舍'.
Listen and translate: '集体荣誉感'.
Listen and identify the topic: '集体领导制度'.
Listen and explain: '集体无意识'.
Listen: '我们集体去' - Who is going?
Listen: '集体力量大' - What is big?
Listen: '维护集体利益' - What is being maintained?
Listen: '集体财产' - What is it?
Listen: '集体诉讼' - What kind of lawsuit?
Listen and identify the number of syllables in '集体'.
Listen and identify the tone of '体'.
Listen: '集体讨论' - What is the action?
Listen: '集体创作' - How many authors?
Listen: '集体回忆' - What is shared?
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Summary
The word '集体' (jítǐ) is essential for understanding Chinese social dynamics. It refers to a collective or team where the group identity is paramount. For example: '集体利益' (collective interests) often takes precedence over individual needs in formal settings.
- Collective or group entity acting as one unit.
- Used in schools, workplaces, and official social contexts.
- Emphasizes unity, shared responsibility, and group honor.
- Contrasts with '个人' (individual) in social and political spheres.
Value the We
When working with Chinese colleagues, using '集体' shows you value the group over yourself, which is a highly respected trait.
Adverbial Position
Put '集体' right before the verb (集体出发) to show the whole group is doing it together.
Noun Pairs
Learn '集体' alongside '个人' (individual) to understand the most common contrast in Chinese social thought.
Formal Reports
Use '集体讨论' to describe how a decision was reached fairly in a formal report.
Ejemplo
每个人都应该为集体荣誉而努力。
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