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March 24, 2026
集体(集體)jítǐ(ji2ti3)
集体 (jí tǐ) refers to a group or collective, often used to describe social organizations, teams, or communities working together towards a common goal. It emphasizes the importance of teamwork and collaboration in various contexts, such as education, work, and social activities.
Strokes19Frequency#5890DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 集体 is deeply rooted in Confucian values that prioritize the group over the individual, reflecting a collective mindset in family, work, and society. This is evident in practices like team-building in schools and communal decision-making.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'team' (集体) holding hands in a circle, symbolizing unity and collective effort. The radical 集 suggests gathering, while 体 represents the body—together they form a strong collective body. Picture a group of people pooling their resources and talents to achieve something greater than themselves.
Meanings of 集体
jítǐ(ji2ti3)
1collective
2social
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About 集体
集体Simplified
集體Traditional
19Strokes
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#5890Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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Quick Contrast
团队 (tuánduì) - use 集体 when emphasizing the collective aspect of a group, while 团队 focuses more on a team with specific roles and goals.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 集体 with the individual-focused term 个人 (gè rén), which means 'individual.' It's essential to use 集体 in contexts that highlight cooperation and teamwork. Be mindful of its formal tone, often used in academic or organizational settings.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 5 word, 集体 connects to other words related to groups and teamwork, such as 合作 (hé zuò, cooperation) and 团队 (tuán duì, team). Focus on using it in sentences that discuss group activities or social dynamics to reinforce its meaning.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 集体 in contexts that emphasize individual achievements, such as saying '我喜欢集体' (I like the collective) when they mean 'I like teamwork.' Instead, use '我喜欢团队合作' (I like teamwork) for clarity.
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集体 (jí tǐ) refers to a group or collective, often used to describe social organizations, teams, or communities working together towards a common goal. It emphasizes the importance of teamwork and collaboration in various contexts, such as education, work, and social activities.
When to use 集体
Learners often confuse 集体 with the individual-focused term 个人 (gè rén), which means 'individual.' It's essential to use 集体 in contexts that highlight cooperation and teamwork. Be mindful of its formal tone, often used in academic or organizational settings.
集体 or something close to it
团队 (tuánduì) - use 集体 when emphasizing the collective aspect of a group, while 团队 focuses more on a team with specific roles and goals.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 集体 in contexts that emphasize individual achievements, such as saying '我喜欢集体' (I like the collective) when they mean 'I like teamwork.' Instead, use '我喜欢团队合作' (I like teamwork) for clarity.
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Grammar Patterns of 集体
集体 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
