Writing
主体 (zhǔ tǐ) — how to say "main body" in Chinese
主体
Main body, subject
noun
Character composition
主
main
体
body, essence
Radicals / Keys
丶
Dot
#3 · zhǔ · 1 stroke
人
Man
#9 · rén · 2 strokes
Collocations
建筑主体
jiàn zhù zhǔ tǐ
main structure of a building
Examples
这个计划的主体部分已经完成。
The main part of this plan has been completed.
主体是学生。
The main body is students.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "main body" in Chinese?
"main body" in Chinese is 主体 (zhǔ tǐ).
主体 meaning in English
主体 (zhǔ tǐ) means "Main body, subject".
How is 主体 pronounced?
It is pronounced zhǔ tǐ (written as zhu ti, zhuti). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "main body" in Chinese characters?
It is written 主体: 主 has 5 strokes, 体 has 7 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 主体?
主体 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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