duì
team

我们是一支优秀的足球队。

We are an excellent soccer team.


general

A group of people organized for a common purpose, such as a sports team, work team, or military unit.

她是篮球队的队长。

She is the captain of the basketball team.

我们需要组建一个项目团队。

We need to form a project team.

Can refer to both formal and informal groups, often with a leader or captain.

Collocations

队长captain足球队soccer team篮球队basketball team工作队work team

Antonyms

Related Phrases

加入一个队phrase
to join a team
解散一个队phrase
to disband a team

Pro Tip

Team vs. Group

'队' often implies a more formal or organized group, especially in sports or work contexts.

Word Origin

From the Chinese character '队' (duì), meaning 'group' or 'formation'.

Usage Notes

Often used with specific sports or activities (e.g., '足球队' for soccer team). Can also refer to military units or work groups.

Word Breakdown

group or formation
root
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