立体

• Pinyin: lì tǐ
• Hanzi breakdown: 立 = 立 (upright/standing); 体 = 亻+ 本 (body/form)

Meaning

Three-dimensional; solid; having length, breadth, and height. By extension, comprehensive, multi-faceted, or multi-layered.

Used in geometry (立体图形 = solid figure), art, cinema (立体电影 = 3D film), agriculture (立体农业 = multi-layer farming), and metaphorically for comprehensive strategies or fully rounded portrayals. Contrasts with 平面 (flat/two-dimensional).

Examples

1. 这部电影采用了先进的立体拍摄技术，观众无需戴眼镜即可感受三维效果。 This film uses advanced 3D filming technology, so viewers can experience the three-dimensional effect without wearing glasses.
2. 这款积木玩具通过拼装平面零件来构建立体模型，培养儿童的空间想象力。 This building-block toy has kids assemble flat pieces into three-dimensional models, developing their spatial imagination.
3. 报告提出了一套立体化的综合治理方案，涵盖经济、社会和环境三个维度。 The report proposes a comprehensive, multi-dimensional governance plan covering the economic, social, and environmental spheres.

Usage Guide

Context: geometry, cinema, strategy, design, agriculture

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 建筑师运用立体几何原理设计了这座造型独特的展览馆外立面。(The architect applied principles of solid geometry to design the uniquely shaped façade of this exhibition hall.)
• 该战略采用立体化推进方式，同步在政策、资金和技术层面发力。(This strategy adopts a multi-dimensional approach, simultaneously pushing forward on the policy, financial, and technical fronts.)

Don't Say

• 将'立体'仅理解为几何学术语 — 立体在现代汉语中广泛用于形容多层次、全方位的事物或方案，不限于数学语境

Origin & History

立 (upright/standing) + 体 (body/form/substance)

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal