team, group, band, army unit

JLPT N5 4 strokes

Words with this Kanji

Meaning and Usage

The word "" (duì) primarily means a team, group, or unit, often used in contexts like sports teams, military units, or organized groups such as fire brigades. It refers to a collection of people organized for a common purpose.

Common Collocations

  • 篮球 (lánqiú duì): basketball team
  • 消防 (xiāofáng duì): fire brigade
  • 队伍 (duìwǔ): a formation or line of people

Usage Notes

"" is a noun and often appears after a noun indicating the type of group. It can also be combined with words like "" to emphasize the formation or order of people. When talking about teams in sports or work, "" is the standard term.

Avoiding Confusion

Do not confuse "" with "" (duìliè), which specifically refers to a queue or line. "" is more general and can refer to any organized group or team.

Example Sentences

Our school's basketball team won the game.

The fire brigade quickly arrived at the fire scene to carry out rescue.

The team lined up in a row, ready to set off.