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March 24, 2026
团体(團體)tuántǐ(tuan2ti3)
团体 (tuán tǐ) refers to a group or organization, often implying a collective unit formed for a specific purpose or activity, such as social, professional, or recreational. It is commonly used in contexts involving teamwork, associations, or organizations that work together towards common goals.
Frequency#3919DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
团体 is often associated with the collectivist values in Chinese culture, where group harmony and cooperation are emphasized over individualism. Many social and professional activities in China revolve around team efforts, reflecting the importance of unity.
Memory Tip
Imagine a '团' (circle) of people standing together, forming a cohesive '体' (body). This image of a united body helps you remember that '团体' signifies a group working as one. The 'tuán' sounds like 'twan', which can remind you of a team twirling together in unity.
Meanings of 团体
tuántǐ(tuan2ti3)
1group
2organization
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About 团体
团体Simplified
團體Traditional
—Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#3919Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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AI Study Notes for 团体
Quick Contrast
团体 (tuán tǐ) vs 组织 (zǔ zhī) — use 团体 when referring to a group with a focus on unity and collective purpose, while 组织 emphasizes the structure or arrangement of the group.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a '团' (circle) of people standing together, forming a cohesive '体' (body). This image of a united body helps you remember that '团体' signifies a group working as one. The 'tuán' sounds like 'twan', which can remind you of a team twirling together in unity.
Usage Notes
Be cautious not to confuse 团体 with other similar terms like 组织 (zǔ zhī), which emphasizes more on the organizational structure.团体 is more informal and can be used in both casual and formal contexts, but is particularly suitable for non-professional groups.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 团体 connects with other terms related to collaboration and teamwork. Students should focus on understanding its application in various contexts, such as sports teams or community organizations, to enhance vocabulary related to group dynamics.
Cultural Note
团体 is often associated with the collectivist values in Chinese culture, where group harmony and cooperation are emphasized over individualism. Many social and professional activities in China revolve around team efforts, reflecting the importance of unity.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 团体 with 组织 (zǔ zhī), thinking they are interchangeable. For example, saying '我们是一个组织的团体' (Wǒmen shì yī gè zǔzhī de tuántǐ) can sound awkward since 团体 usually stands alone. It's better to say '我们是一个团体' (Wǒmen shì yī gè tuántǐ).
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Grammar Patterns of 团体
团体 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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这个____与叙利亚的关系可以追溯到《圣经》时代。
The community's links with Syria date back to biblical times.
Example Sentences for 团体 (10)
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这个团体与叙利亚的关系可以追溯到《圣经》时代。
zhè gè tuán tǐ yǔ xù lì yà de guān xì kě yǐ zhuī sù dào《 《 shèng》 jīng 》。
The community's links with Syria date back to biblical times.
I wrote hundreds of begging letters to charities and businesses.
Cultural Notes for 团体
🏮Cultural insight
团体 is often associated with the collectivist values in Chinese culture, where group harmony and cooperation are emphasized over individualism. Many social and professional activities in China revolve around team efforts, reflecting the importance of unity.
Frequently Asked Questions about 团体
You can say, '我们是一个志愿者团体' (Wǒmen shì yī gè zhìyuàn zhě tuántǐ) meaning 'We are a volunteer group.'
No, 团体 can refer to both formal and informal groups, such as sports teams or community clubs.
团体 implies a larger, more organized group, while 小组 typically refers to a smaller subgroup.
