大体

• 拼音: dà tǐ
• 汉字拆解: 大 = big; 体 = 亻+ 本 (body, form)

含义

Generally; on the whole; for the most part. An adverb indicating an approximate or overall view.

Used when summarizing or giving a general impression without focusing on details. Similar to 大致 or 基本上. Can also function as a noun meaning 'general outline' or 'corpse' in medical contexts.

例句

1. 他的说法大体正确，只是细节上有些出入。
2. 会议大体结束了，就剩下一些收尾工作。
3. 大体上来说，这个计划是可行的。

用法指南

语境: summary, approximation

语气: measured

正确说法

• 情况大体就是这样。(That's roughly the situation.)
• 我大体了解了。(I generally understand now.)

错误说法

• 我大体很开心 (Use 总体 or 整体 for overall emotional states — 大体 is for factual approximations)

起源与历史

Compound of 大 (big, general) + 体 (body, form). Together meaning the general form or outline.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal