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    Expressing "collective" or "group" with 集体 (jítǐ)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    集体 + Noun

    Explanation

    The adjective 集体 (jítǐ) means "collective" or "group" and describes something done by, belonging to, or involving an entire group rather than individuals. It is commonly used in political, military, and organizational contexts, such as 集体防御 (collective defense). It can also function as a noun meaning "the collective."

    Examples

    • 公司组织了一次集体旅游活动。

      Gōngsī zǔzhī le yī cì jítǐ lǚyóu huódòng.

      The company organized a group trip.

    • 这个决定是集体讨论后做出的。

      Zhège juédìng shì jítǐ tǎolùn hòu zuòchū de.

      This decision was made after a collective discussion.

    • 集体的力量远远大于个人的力量。

      Jítǐ de lìliàng yuǎnyuǎn dàyú gèrén de lìliàng.

      The power of the collective is far greater than that of the individual.

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