主体

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Character Breakdown

Understanding 主体

The word 主体 (zhǔtǐ) generally means the main body or the principal entity involved in an action or situation. It often refers to the person, group, or thing that acts as the center or driving force.

Common Uses

  1. In social or organizational contexts, 主体 refers to the main decision-maker or responsible party, such as a company or government.
  2. In art and literature, 主体 can mean the subject or theme that expresses the creator's ideas or emotions.
  3. In legal terms, 主体 denotes an entity (person or organization) that holds rights and responsibilities.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 决策主体 (juécè zhǔtǐ): decision-making body, used when emphasizing who makes decisions.
  • 法律主体 (fǎlǜ zhǔtǐ): legal subject, used in legal contexts.
  • 艺术主体 (yìshù zhǔtǐ): artistic subject, used in cultural or artistic discussions.

Usage Notes

主体 is a formal term often used in written or professional contexts. It is less common in casual speech. It contrasts with (kètǐ), which means the object or passive entity. Avoid confusing 主体 with 主人 (zhǔrén), which means owner or master.

When using 主体, the speaker implies a focus on the active or central role of the subject in the context.

Example Sentences

In this meeting, the company is the main decision-making body.

The subject of an artwork is to express the artist's thoughts and feelings.

In law, a subject refers to an individual or organization that has rights