具体 (jùtǐ) — specific / concrete / detailed
HSK 3 | adjective | clear, definite, and not vague
具体 (jùtǐ)
Describes something that is specific, concrete, and detailed rather than vague or abstract.
Meanings
- [adjective] Specific, concrete, definite (not vague).
- [adjective] Detailed, particular, precise.
Example Sentences
请说得具体一点儿。 Qǐng shuō de jùtǐ yīdiǎnr. Please be a bit more specific.
你有什么具体的计划吗？ Nǐ yǒu shénme jùtǐ de jìhuà ma? Do you have any specific plans?
老师给了我们具体的学习建议。 Lǎoshī gěi le wǒmen jùtǐ de xuéxí jiànyì. The teacher gave us specific study advice.
我们来讨论一下具体的步骤。 Wǒmen lái tǎolùn yīxià jùtǐ de bùzhòu. Let's discuss the specific steps.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 具体说明 | specific explanation |
| 具体计划 | specific plan |
| 具体内容 | specific content |
| 具体方法 | specific method |
| 不够具体 | not specific enough |
Memory Hook
具 means "to possess/tool" and 体 means "body/form" — something that has a definite body and form is concrete and specific.