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March 24, 2026
集团(集團)jítuán(ji2tuan2)
集团 (jítuán) refers to a group or organization of people working together for a common purpose, often in a corporate context. It can denote a corporation or conglomerate, highlighting the collaborative nature of the entities involved, such as in business or social settings.
Frequency#3420DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In modern China, the concept of '集团' is significant due to the prominence of large state-owned and private enterprises that often operate as conglomerates, playing a crucial role in the economy.
Memory Tip
Imagine a large group of people (the '集' or 'ji') holding hands in a circle, forming a strong bond ('团' or 'tuán'). The sound 'jítuán' can be remembered by visualizing a giant 'team' that works together harmoniously.
Meanings of 集团
jítuán(ji2tuan2)
1group
2bloc
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About 集团
集团Simplified
集團Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#3420Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2
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集团 (jítuán) vs 组织 (zǔzhī): 选择集团强调商业或企业性质，而组织更广泛，适用于各种形式的群体或活动。
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a large group of people (the '集' or 'ji') holding hands in a circle, forming a strong bond ('团' or 'tuán'). The sound 'jítuán' can be remembered by visualizing a giant 'team' that works together harmoniously.
Usage Notes
Be aware that '集团' is often used in formal contexts, especially in business environments. Common collocations include '集团公司' (group company) and '商业集团' (business conglomerate). Ensure to use the correct tones, as saying 'ji2 tuan2' with incorrect tones could lead to misunderstandings.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, '集团' connects with other business-related terms at this level, such as '公司' (company) and '产业' (industry). Focus on recognizing its usage in formal documents and discussions about economics.
Cultural Note
In modern China, the concept of '集团' is significant due to the prominence of large state-owned and private enterprises that often operate as conglomerates, playing a crucial role in the economy.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse '集团' with similar words like '团体' (tuántǐ), which means 'team' or 'group' but lacks the corporate connotation. For instance, saying '我们是一个大型团体' (We are a large group) when referring to a business should be corrected to '我们是一个大型集团'.
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Grammar Patterns of 集团
集团 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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去年，这个____的纯利润率为30%。
The group had a net profit margin of 30% last year.
Example Sentences for 集团 (10)
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去年，这个集团的纯利润率为30%。
qù nián， ， zhè gè jí tuán de chún lì rùn shuài30%。
The group had a net profit margin of 30% last year.
2
科威特有很多宽阔的高速公路是阿特金斯集团设计建造的。
kē wēi tè yǒu hěn duō kuān kuò de gāo sù gōng lù shì ā tè jīn sī jí tuán shè jì jiàn zào de。
Many of Kuwait's spacious freeways were engineered by W S Atkins.
3
这两个集团之间有几笔旧账要了结。
zhè liǎng gè jí tuán zhī jiān yǒu jī bǐ jiù zhàng yào le jié。
The groups had historic scores to settle with each other.
After development, the eastern areas have grown famous intaglio printing plate enterprise.
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我要求使第八集团军从上到下都明白这一点.
wǒ yào qiú shǐ dì bā jí tuán jūn cóng shàng dào xià dū míng bái zhè yī diǎn.
I want that made very clear right down through the Eighth Army.
Cultural Notes for 集团
🏮Cultural insight
In modern China, the concept of '集团' is significant due to the prominence of large state-owned and private enterprises that often operate as conglomerates, playing a crucial role in the economy.
🌏Cross-cultural Insight
In Western cultures, the concept of a 'group' or 'corporation' often emphasizes individualism within the group, whereas in China, there is a stronger focus on collective identity and harmony within the organization.
Frequently Asked Questions about 集团
'集团' refers to a larger organization or conglomerate that may encompass multiple companies, while '公司' specifically means 'company'.
'集团' is primarily used in formal or business contexts, rather than casual conversation.
Yes, synonyms include '组织' (organization) and '联合体' (alliance), depending on the context.
