No. 1,537 in Chinese
集体
"集体" means "collective" or "group."
In a sentence
我们应该重视集体的利益。
We should value collective interests.
In this sentence, '集体' refers to the entire group as a whole, emphasizing the interests shared by all group members rather than individual concerns.
这个问题应该通过集体讨论来解决。
This issue should be resolved through collective discussion.
Here, '集体' implies the involvement of the group in collaboratively addressing and resolving the issue.
作为一个集体，我们需要团结。
As a collective, we need to unite.
In this context, '集体' refers to the group itself, highlighting its collective identity and the need for unity among its members.
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