zou2 bit6組別组别
Jyutpingzou2 bit6
Yalejóu biht
Definition
Group or category.
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How it's used
Focus on the organizational or categorical nature of the grouping rather than a casual gathering of friends. It is frequently used in formal contexts like school projects, workplace departments, or competitive sports brackets. Unlike general terms for groups, this implies a specific, pre-defined classification system.
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Do you know which group you belong to?
Everyone in this group is very hardworking.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for informal social groups, where terms like 班 or 堆 are much more natural. It sounds overly bureaucratic or clinical if applied to a casual group of friends hanging out.
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Grammar guides
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