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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
队员duìyuánteam memberHSK 4, unknown, 11 strokes, rank #1718, Medium
duìyuán(dui4yuan2)dui yuan T4
  1. 1team member
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March 24, 2026

队员(隊員)duìyuán(dui4yuan2)

队员 (duìyuán) refers to a member of a team, often used in contexts related to sports, workgroups, or any collaborative effort. This term emphasizes the role of an individual within a collective, highlighting their contribution to the team's goals.

Strokes11Frequency#1718DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, teamwork is highly valued, especially in educational and workplace settings. The concept of 队员 reflects the collective responsibility and success, which is crucial in both traditional and modern Chinese society.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'team' ('队') where each 'member' ('员') is holding a flag with their name on it. The '队' looks like a group of people standing together, while '员' can remind you of 'members' waving their flags. Together, they form a united front, illustrating teamwork.

Meanings of 队员

duìyuán(dui4yuan2)
1team member
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About 队员

队员Simplified
隊員Traditional
11Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL3YCTL4HSKKL2CEFRA2

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AI Study Notes for 队员

Quick Contrast

队员 (team member) vs 成员 (member) — use 队员 specifically for sports or teams, while 成员 is broader and can refer to members of any group.

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include using 队员 in contexts that don't involve teamwork, such as describing an individual without a group context. This term is generally informal but can be used in formal contexts when discussing organizations. Be mindful of the tone; ensure you use the correct fourth tone for '队' and the second tone for '员'.

HSK Study Tips

While 队员 is not explicitly listed in HSK vocabulary, it connects well with HSK 3 and 4 terms like 团队 (tuánduì - team) and 合作 (hézuò - cooperation). Students should focus on using 队员 in sentences to practice teamwork vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often incorrectly use 队员 to refer to individuals outside of a team context, such as saying '我是一名队员' (I am a team member) when talking about a job interview. The correct context should emphasize their role in a group.

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Component Characters

队duìsquadron
HSK 44 strokes阝
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员yuánperson
HSK 37 strokes口
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How to say team member in Chinese

“team member” in Chinese is队员duìyuán

队员 (duìyuán) refers to a member of a team, often used in contexts related to sports, workgroups, or any collaborative effort. This term emphasizes the role of an individual within a collective, highlighting their contribution to the team's goals.

When to use 队员

Common mistakes include using 队员 in contexts that don't involve teamwork, such as describing an individual without a group context. This term is generally informal but can be used in formal contexts when discussing organizations. Be mindful of the tone; ensure you use the correct fourth tone for '队' and the second tone for '员'.

队员 or something close to it

队员 (team member) vs 成员 (member) — use 队员 specifically for sports or teams, while 成员 is broader and can refer to members of any group.

What learners get wrong

Learners often incorrectly use 队员 to refer to individuals outside of a team context, such as saying '我是一名队员' (I am a team member) when talking about a job interview. The correct context should emphasize their role in a group.

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Cultural Notes for 队员

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The emphasis on teamwork in China, as represented by 队员, may differ from some Western cultures, where individual achievements may be celebrated more prominently.

Frequently Asked Questions about 队员

No, 队员 can be used in various settings, including work teams, study groups, and any collaborative efforts.

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