Chinese Grammar Reference logo

    Chinese Grammar

    Referring to the whole or overall with 整体 (zhěngtǐ)

    Degree & Intensity
    Numbers & Quantity

    Structure

    Noun + 整体 + Verb

    Explanation

    The noun 整体 (zhěngtǐ) means "the whole," "overall," or "entirety." It is used to describe something in its totality rather than individual parts. For example, 数字货币整体发生崩溃 means "the digital currency market as a whole collapsed."

    Examples

    • 我们应该从整体上考虑这个问题。

      wǒmen yīnggāi cóng zhěngtǐ shàng kǎolǜ zhège wèntí.

      We should consider this problem from an overall perspective.

    • 这个项目整体进展得很顺利。

      zhège xiàngmù zhěngtǐ jìnzhǎn de hěn shùnlì.

      This project is progressing very smoothly overall.

    • 整体来看，今年的销售情况比去年好。

      zhěngtǐ lái kàn, jīnnián de xiāoshòu qíngkuàng bǐ qùnián hǎo.

      Overall, this year's sales are better than last year's.

    Similar Grammar