主体

• 拼音: zhǔ tǐ
• 汉字拆解: 主 = lamp with flame (master); 体 = 亻(person) + 本 (root) — body, structure

含义

Main body; subject; principal part. Refers to the core or essential part of something, or the main agent in a situation.

Used in philosophy, law, architecture, and general contexts. In philosophy, it refers to the 'subject' as opposed to 'object.' In architecture, it refers to the main structure of a building.

例句

1. 这座建筑的主体结构已经完工了。
2. 学生是课堂学习的主体。
3. 报告的主体内容是关于环境保护的。

用法指南

语境: academic, architecture, law

语气: technical

正确说法

• 合同的主体是双方当事人。(The subjects of the contract are the two parties involved.)
• 大楼的主体工程预计明年竣工。(The main structure of the building is expected to be completed next year.)

错误说法

• 说'饭的主体是米' (Don't use 主体 for simple food components — use 主要成分 or just say 主要是 instead)

起源与历史

主 (main, primary) + 体 (body, structure). Together they mean the main body or primary component.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal