Word: 大体 (dàtǐ) Traditional: 大體 大体 dictionary entry dàtǐ in general; overall situation; cadaver for dissection in training medical students Full dictionary entry for 大体 Example sentences using 大体 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 做事要顾全大体，不要只看小事。 Zuòshì yào gùquán dàtǐ, búyào zhǐ kàn xiǎoshì. When doing things, keep the big picture in mind and don't just focus on small matters. 计划大体已经定好了。 Jìhuà dàtǐ yǐjīng dìng hǎole. The plan has basically been settled.