大体 dàtǐ in general
in general; more or less; in rough terms; basically; on the whole; overall situation; the big picture; cadaver for dissection in training medical students
How to remember 大体: 大 big + 体 body = in general.
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How it is used
- On the whole / basically / roughly - 大体相同 (dàtǐ xiāngtóng) broadly the same; 大体上没问题 (dàtǐ shàng méi wèntí) fine on the whole.
- Hedges toward the general picture, ignoring minor details; near 基本上 (jīběn shàng). Neutral/written.