队
duìnoun★Beginner
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
Synonyms
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
队
group or formation
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