baan1 zi2班子
Jyutpingbaan1 zi2
Yalebāan jí
Definition
A team, group, or crew.
neutralworkpeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to a structured group of people working toward a common goal, often implying a professional or political hierarchy. It carries a slightly more formal or organizational weight than simply using 團隊 or 隊伍. You will frequently hear it used when discussing government officials or the core members of a project.
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go3個goExamples
Their team has great chemistry.
Have you found a new team to help out yet?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to a casual group of friends or a random gathering of people, as it implies a level of formal organization or selection.
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Grammar guides
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