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March 24, 2026
球队(球隊)qiúduì(qiu2dui4)
球队 (qiú duì) refers to a sports team, typically in the context of games like basketball, soccer, or football. It emphasizes a collective group of players working together towards a common goal in sports competitions.
Frequency#3310DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, sports teams are often a source of community pride, especially in major events like the Olympics or World Cup, where national teams represent the country.
Memory Tip
Think of 球 (qiú), which means 'ball', and 对 (duì), which means 'team' or 'pair'. Imagine a team of players passing a ball back and forth, symbolizing teamwork in sports. The sound 'qiú' can also remind you of the exciting sound of a ball bouncing.
Meanings of 球队
qiúduì(qiu2dui4)
1sports team (basketball, soccer, football etc)
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About 球队
球队Simplified
球隊Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1
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Quick Contrast
球队 (qiúduì) vs 运动队 (yùndòngduì) — use 球队 specifically for ball games, while 运动队 is a broader term that includes all types of sports teams.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 球 (qiú), which means 'ball', and 对 (duì), which means 'team' or 'pair'. Imagine a team of players passing a ball back and forth, symbolizing teamwork in sports. The sound 'qiú' can also remind you of the exciting sound of a ball bouncing.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 球队 with individual player terms or other types of teams (like academic or work teams). It's commonly used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing sports.
HSK Study Tips
While 球队 is not explicitly listed in HSK levels, it can be connected to sports vocabulary found in HSK 3 and 4. Focus on practice involving sports-related conversations and phrases to enhance retention.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, sports teams are often a source of community pride, especially in major events like the Olympics or World Cup, where national teams represent the country.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 球队 with other types of teams, leading to incorrect usage. For instance, saying '我的团队' (wǒ de tuán duì) when referring to a sports team is incorrect; use '我的球队' instead.
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Cultural Notes for 球队
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In Chinese culture, sports teams are often a source of community pride, especially in major events like the Olympics or World Cup, where national teams represent the country.
Frequently Asked Questions about 球队
No, 球队 specifically refers to sports teams. For non-sport teams, different terms would be used.
You would say '我的球队' (wǒ de qiú duì).
球队 refers specifically to sports teams, while 团队 (tuán duì) can refer to any team or group working together.
