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    Describing something as specific with 具体 (jùtǐ)

    Degree & Intensity
    Description & Modification

    Structure

    具体 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    The adjective 具体 (jùtǐ) means 'specific,' 'concrete,' or 'detailed,' used to describe information, plans, or descriptions that are precise rather than vague. It is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese. For example, 具体原因 means 'the specific reason.'

    Examples

    • 你能说一下具体的时间和地点吗？

      Nǐ néng shuō yīxià jùtǐ de shíjiān hé dìdiǎn ma?

      Could you tell me the specific time and place?

    • 我们还不清楚具体的情况。

      Wǒmen hái bù qīngchǔ jùtǐ de qíngkuàng.

      We are not yet clear about the specific situation.

    • 请提供更具体的信息，方便我们处理。

      Qǐng tígōng gèng jùtǐ de xìnxī, fāngbiàn wǒmen chǔlǐ.

      Please provide more specific information so we can handle it.

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