團 (tuán) - Round & circular

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tuán ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

婷婉

團 · tuán

Round;

circular;

group;

organization;

to gather;

a measure word for round objects or groups of people.

Roundcirculargroup

Usage highlights

GroupTeamBallRound shapeTo gather togetherRegiment

Synonyms

  • 圆— round; circular
  • 组— group; team
  • 群— crowd; group

Antonyms

  • 散— to scatter; to disperse
  • 方— square

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We formed a circle (围成一团).
  • The children are playing with a ball (玩一团球).
  • The company organized a team-building activity (组织团队建设活动).
  • She bought a ball of yarn (买了一团毛线).

Collocations

  • Group(团体)
  • Team(团队)
  • Ball(一团球)
  • Round shape(圆形一团)
  • To gather together(团结)
  • Regiment(军团)

Idioms

  • To unite as one(团结一致)
  • A ball of fire(一团火)
  • A chaotic mess(一团糟)
  • To gather together(团团围住)
  • A mass of black(一团漆黑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 團 is associated with unity, harmony, and completeness in Chinese culture due to its round shape.
  • It is commonly used in organizational contexts, reflecting the importance of collective effort.
  • The character appears in terms related to traditional foods like tangyuan (汤团), symbolizing family reunion.

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