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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.
Frequency#5890DifficultyMedium
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
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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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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.
Memory Mnemonic
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.
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.
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.
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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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 4 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.
This class was once again awarded the title of "Outstanding Class Collective."
Example Sentences for 集体 (8)
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1
我们听到上面没完没了地讲要在员工中培养一种集体归属感。
wǒ mén tīng dào shàng miàn méi wán méi le dì jiǎng yào zài yuán gōng zhōng péi yǎng yī zhǒng jí tǐ guī shǔ gǎn。
We hear endless injunctions to build a sense of community among staff.
2
他们中的许多人置一己私利于集体利益之上。
tā mén zhōng de xǔ duō rén zhì yī jǐ sī lì yú jí tǐ lì yì zhī shàng。
Many of them placed self-interest before the common good.
3
那是个集体丧失理智、谋杀与暴力合法化的时期。
nà shì gè jí tǐ sāng shī lǐ zhì、 、 móu shā yǔ bào lì hé fǎ huà de shí。
It was a period of collective insanity, of legalized murder and mayhem.
4
这些多聚集体只有在非常窄的温度和pH范围内方是稳定的.
zhè xiē duō jù jí tǐ zhī yǒu zài fēi cháng zhǎi de wēn dù hépH pH fàn wéi nèi fāng shì wěn dìng.
Such polyaggregates are stable only over very narrow temperature and pH regions.
5
集体签约又变卦知春时代项目怎么了?
jí tǐ qiān yuē yòu biàn guà zhī chūn shí dài xiàng mù zěn mó le?
Collective contract they changed their mind what the item Zhichun era?
6
一首转为会众集体跟唱的灵歌
yī shǒu zhuǎn wéi huì zhòng jí tǐ gēn chàng de líng gē
a spiritual that segued into a singalong chorus
7
有次我集体野游走丢了,就发现了这儿.
yǒu cì wǒ jí tǐ yě yóu zǒu diū le, , jiù fā xiàn le zhè.
I found it when I got lost once on a community hike.
8
有次去肯特参加集体野游,他们走丢了.
yǒu cì qù kěn tè cān jiā jí tǐ yě yóu, , tā mén zǒu diū.
They had lost their way on a community hike somewhere in Kent.
Cultural Notes for 集体
🏮Cultural insight
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about 集体
You can say '我们是一个集体' (Wǒmen shì yī gè jí tǐ), meaning 'We are a collective/team.'
Primarily, 集体 is used in formal contexts, such as in schools or workplaces, rather than casual conversations.
While both refer to groups, 集体 emphasizes a broader social or collective aspect, whereas 团队 usually refers to a specific team working towards a goal.
