团体

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 他参加了一个志愿者团体。▶ —
   He joined a volunteer group.
2. 这次比赛设有团体奖。▶ —
   This competition has a team prize.

Collocations

Mnemonic

团 tuán "to assemble" + 体 tǐ "body": an organized group formed for a shared purpose (an association, club). Subtle difference from 集体: 团体 is the organized body itself, 集体 stresses members acting together. Opposite of 个人.

Related

Quick check

1. What does 团体赛 mean?

   • a team event (group competition)
   • an individual event
   • a practice match
   • the final