doi6 biu2 deoi6代表隊代表队
Jyutpingdoi6 biu2 deoi6
Yaledoih bíu deuih
Definition
Representative team; a team that represents an organization, school, or country in a competition.
neutralsports
How it's used
Often shortened to just 代表 in casual conversation when the context of a sports team is clear. It carries a sense of pride and formal status, distinguishing the group from a casual club or hobbyist gathering.
Measure word
zi1支jīExamples
He has been selected for the Hong Kong representative team.
Do you know when the representative team is competing?
Related words
Common phrases
Hong Kong representative team
national representative team
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Grammar guides
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