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队列 (duìliè) refers specifically to a queue or line of people, emphasizing their arrangement in a sequence, while 队伍 (duìwǔ) suggests a more organized group with a focus on structure and hierarchy.
Be careful not to confuse 队伍 with similar terms like 团队 (tuánduì), which means 'team' but emphasizes a more collaborative aspect. This term is more formal and is often used in military or official contexts. Common collocations include '队伍建设' (team building) and '队伍训练' (team training).
As an HSK 6 word, 队伍 connects well with other terms at this level that describe organization and structure, such as 组织 (zǔzhī, organization) and 行列 (hángliè, ranks). Students should focus on using it in sentences to describe groups effectively.
Learners often mistakenly use 队伍 in casual contexts where '队' (duì) would suffice. For example, saying '我们排队伍' (wǒmen pái duìwǔ) instead of '我们排队' (wǒmen pái duì) to mean 'We are queuing.' Correcting this helps clarify meaning.
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队伍 (duì wǔ) refers to a group or formation of people, often implying organization or structure, such as troops or ranks. It can also denote a line or queue, emphasizing order among individuals. This term is commonly used in military contexts, but it can also apply to any organized group, such as a team or procession.
When to use 队伍
Be careful not to confuse 队伍 with similar terms like 团队 (tuánduì), which means 'team' but emphasizes a more collaborative aspect. This term is more formal and is often used in military or official contexts. Common collocations include '队伍建设' (team building) and '队伍训练' (team training).
队伍 or something close to it
队列 (duìliè) refers specifically to a queue or line of people, emphasizing their arrangement in a sequence, while 队伍 (duìwǔ) suggests a more organized group with a focus on structure and hierarchy.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 队伍 in casual contexts where '队' (duì) would suffice. For example, saying '我们排队伍' (wǒmen pái duìwǔ) instead of '我们排队' (wǒmen pái duì) to mean 'We are queuing.' Correcting this helps clarify meaning.
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Grammar patterns of 队伍
队伍 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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这支____一路拼杀闯进了杯赛的决赛。
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No, 队伍 can refer to any organized group or line, not just military troops.
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