adjective HSK 4
Traditional 具體
concrete · specific · detailed
Meaning
具体 means concrete, specific, or detailed, referring to something that is clearly defined rather than abstract or vague. It emphasizes the practical, tangible, or particular aspects of something as opposed to general concepts or theories.
Usage
Commonly used in formal and everyday speech to request or provide specific details. Often appears in phrases like 具体情况 (specific situation) or 具体来说 (specifically speaking). Can function as both an adjective modifying nouns and as an adverb when discussing details.
Examples
- 01你能说得更具体一点吗？?Could you be more specific?
- 02具体时间我们还没有确定。.We haven't determined the specific time yet.
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Common collocations
- 具体情况specific situation
- 具体来说specifically speaking
- 具体问题specific problem
- 具体分析concrete analysis
Antonyms
Origin
The combination of 具 (complete, fully equipped) and 体 (body, form) creates the meaning of something having complete form or substance, thus concrete or specific.