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 ·

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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