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A group of people organized for a common purpose or activity.
我们加入了一个读书团体。
We joined a book club.
这个团体的成员来自不同的国家。
The members of this group come from different countries.
Can refer to formal organizations, clubs, or informal groups.
团体 can describe both formal organizations (e.g., 公司团体) and informal groups (e.g., 朋友团体).
In formal contexts, 团体 often implies a structured group, while in informal contexts, it may refer to any collective.
From 团 (group) + 体 (body/form), referring to a collective entity.
Often used for formal or semi-formal groups, though can also describe informal gatherings.