集体 (jí tǐ) — collective; group
Definition
集体 is a collective — a group acting as a single unit, often with shared interests (集体利益). Compared to 组 (a small working team) and 团体 (an organization), it emphasizes unity and shared identity rather than structure.
noun
collectivegroup
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 集体，。Wǒ men shì gè jí tǐ, yào hù xiāng bāng zhù.We are a group; we should help each other.
- 集体。jí tǐ De shì qing dà jiā yì qǐ zuò.Collective matters are done by everyone together.
- 集体。Tā jiā rù le zhè ge jí tǐ.He joined this group.
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