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    Referring to a 'group' with 团 (tuán)

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    Structure

    Modifier + 团

    Explanation

    团 (tuán) means 'group,' 'troupe,' or 'corps' and refers to an organized body of people. It is used in compound words such as 旅行团 (tour group), 乐团 (orchestra), and 军团 (corps). It can also function as a measure word for round or bundled things.

    Examples

    • 我们报了一个旅行团去云南。

      wǒmen bàole yí gè lǚxíngtuán qù Yúnnán.

      We signed up for a tour group to go to Yunnan.

    • 这个乐团的演出非常精彩。

      zhège yuètuán de yǎnchū fēicháng jīngcǎi.

      This orchestra's performance was wonderful.

    • 他加入了一个志愿者团。

      tā jiārùle yí gè zhìyuànzhě tuán.

      He joined a volunteer group.

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