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    Referring to a captain with 队长 (duìzhǎng)

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    Explanation

    队长 (duìzhǎng) is a noun meaning "captain," "team leader," or "squad leader." It combines 队 (team/group) and 长 (chief/leader). It is used for leaders of sports teams, military squads, and other organized groups, and also appears in titles like 惊奇队长 (Captain Marvel).

    Examples

    • 他是我们篮球队的队长，打球特别厉害。

      Tā shì wǒmen lánqiú duì de duìzhǎng, dǎ qiú tèbié lìhai.

      He is the captain of our basketball team and is an amazing player.

    • 队长决定今天下午加练一个小时。

      Duìzhǎng juédìng jīntiān xiàwǔ jiā liàn yí gè xiǎoshí.

      The captain decided to add an extra hour of practice this afternoon.

    • 大家一致选她当新队长。

      Dàjiā yízhì xuǎn tā dāng xīn duìzhǎng.

      Everyone unanimously chose her as the new captain.

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