实体 (shí tǐ) — entity (e.g., legal entity, business entity); substance; material thing (as opposed to virtual or conceptual)
Definition
实体 is a formal noun for a real, tangible unit (especially a legal or business entity) or a physical thing — opposite of virtual/conceptual. Compare 实质 (abstract essence) and 实物 (a physical object/item, often in kind vs. cash).
noun
entity (e.g., legal entity, business entity)substancematerial thing (as opposed to virtual or conceptual)
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 实体，。Wǒ men gōng sī shì yí gè fǎ lǜ shí tǐ, kě yǐ qiān hé tong.Our company is a legal entity that can sign contracts.
- 实体，。shí tǐ Diàn de dōng xī kě yǐ shì chuān, wǎng shàng mǎi bù xíng.In physical stores you can try things on; buying online doesn't allow that.
- 实体。Zhè ge jì huà de shí tǐ hái zhǐ shì yí gè gài niàn.The substance of this plan is still just a concept.
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