tyun4團团
Jyutpingtyun4
Yaletyùhn
Definition
A spherical lump or ball of something; a group organized for a short-term purpose.
- a spherical lump or ball of something
- a group organized for a short-term purpose, such as a tour group
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Beyond the literal meaning of a physical ball or clump, this character is frequently used as a classifier for groups of people organized for a specific purpose. It implies a sense of cohesion or collective action, which is why it appears in terms for organized travel or social gatherings. When referring to physical objects, it often suggests something soft or malleable that has been compressed, like dough or paper.
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Please help me crumple the paper into a ball.
We signed up for a tour group to Japan next month.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a group of people in a general sense, such as a crowd or a mob, as it specifically denotes an organized or planned group. For a casual group of friends, use 班 instead.
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Grammar guides
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