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实体

shí tǐ
个 gè 种 zhǒng
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. entity
  2. 2. substance
  3. 3. thing that has a material existence (as opposed to a conceptual, virtual or online existence)
  4. 4. the real thing (as opposed to an image or model of it)

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Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item
概念
gài niàn

concept

conceptual vs. material entity

Related words

3 items
物质
wù zhì

matter

physical substance vs. entity
实际
shí jì

reality

often used in contrast with virtual or theoretical
存在
cún zài

to exist

existential aspect of entity

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with 经济实体 (economic entity), 法律实体 (legal entity), or 实体店 (brick-and-mortar store).

Common mistakes

Not used for 'thing' in a general sense; it emphasizes material existence. Saying 那个实体 sounds unnatural for a common object.

Example Sentences

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这家公司是一个法律 实体 。
This company is a legal entity.

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Words Containing 实体

实体层
shí tǐ céng

physical layer (OSI)

实体店
shí tǐ diàn

brick and mortar business

Child Words of 实体

实
shí

real

体
tǐ

body