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    Using 代表团 (dàibiǎotuán) to express "delegation"

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    Explanation

    The noun 代表团 (dàibiǎotuán) means "delegation" — a group of representatives sent to a meeting, competition, or event. It combines 代表 (representative) and 团 (group). It is commonly used in political and sporting contexts, such as 中国体育代表团 (Chinese sports delegation).

    Examples

    • 中国代表团在这次大会上发表了重要讲话。

      Zhōngguó dàibiǎotuán zài zhè cì dàhuì shàng fābiǎo le zhòngyào jiǎnghuà.

      The Chinese delegation delivered an important speech at this conference.

    • 我们学校派出了一个代表团参加国际交流活动。

      Wǒmen xuéxiào pàichū le yí gè dàibiǎotuán cānjiā guójì jiāoliú huódòng.

      Our school sent a delegation to participate in an international exchange event.

    • 这个代表团由十五名成员组成。

      Zhège dàibiǎotuán yóu shíwǔ míng chéngyuán zǔchéng.

      This delegation is composed of fifteen members.

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