đội

/ɗɔj˧˩˧/
nounIntermediate
general

A group of people organized for a common purpose, especially in sports or military contexts.

Chúng tôi cần một đội mạnh mẽ để tham gia giải đấu.

We need a strong team to participate in the tournament.

Đội quân đã tiến hành cuộc tấn công vào ban đêm.

The military team launched an attack at night.

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In Vietnamese, 'đội' is commonly used for sports teams, military units, or any organized group working together.

general

A group of people working together in a specific field or activity.

Đội nghiên cứu đã tìm ra một phương pháp mới.

The research team discovered a new method.

Đội cứu hộ đã giải cứu những người bị mắc kẹt trong núi.

The rescue team saved the people trapped in the mountains.

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This usage is broader and can refer to any group of people collaborating on a task.

Collocations

đội bóngsoccer teamđội quânmilitary unitđội nghiên cứuresearch team

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

đội hìnhphrase
formation
đội trưởngphrase
team captain

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'Đội' is frequently used in sports and military contexts, but it can also refer to any organized group of people working together.

Gold Rule

Team Context

When referring to sports teams, 'đội' is often followed by the type of sport, such as 'đội bóng' (soccer team) or 'đội bóng rổ' (basketball team).

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Sino-Vietnamese word '隊', meaning 'group' or 'formation'.

📝Usage Notes

'Đội' is often used in contexts where the group has a structured or formal organization, such as sports teams, military units, or professional teams. It can also refer to informal groups working together on a project or activity.

Word Breakdown

đội
group or team
root
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