全体
全体同学请注意听讲。
Everyone, please pay attention to the lecture.
The entire group or all members of a collective, including people, organizations, or entities.
全体员工必须遵守公司的安全规定。
All employees must comply with the company's safety regulations.
全体学生将参加毕业典礼。
All students will attend the graduation ceremony.
Often used in formal or official contexts to refer to a collective group.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
'全体' is often used in formal contexts, while '所有人' is more common in everyday speech.
Gold Rule
Collective Reference
Use '全体' when referring to a group as a whole, not individual members.
Word Origin
Composed of '全' (quán, meaning 'all' or 'whole') and '体' (tǐ, meaning 'body' or 'group'). Together, they form a noun referring to the entirety of a group.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in formal settings such as meetings, announcements, or official documents. Can also be used in everyday language to refer to a group of people or entities collectively.