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集团 (jítuán) vs 组织 (zǔzhī): 选择集团强调商业或企业性质，而组织更广泛，适用于各种形式的群体或活动。
Be aware that '集团' is often used in formal contexts, especially in business environments. Common collocations include '集团公司' (group company) and '商业集团' (business conglomerate). Ensure to use the correct tones, as saying 'ji2 tuan2' with incorrect tones could lead to misunderstandings.
As an HSK 6 word, '集团' connects with other business-related terms at this level, such as '公司' (company) and '产业' (industry). Focus on recognizing its usage in formal documents and discussions about economics.
Learners often confuse '集团' with similar words like '团体' (tuántǐ), which means 'team' or 'group' but lacks the corporate connotation. For instance, saying '我们是一个大型团体' (We are a large group) when referring to a business should be corrected to '我们是一个大型集团'.
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How to say group in Chinese
“group” in Chinese is集团
集团 (jítuán) refers to a group or organization of people working together for a common purpose, often in a corporate context. It can denote a corporation or conglomerate, highlighting the collaborative nature of the entities involved, such as in business or social settings.
When to use 集团
Be aware that '集团' is often used in formal contexts, especially in business environments. Common collocations include '集团公司' (group company) and '商业集团' (business conglomerate). Ensure to use the correct tones, as saying 'ji2 tuan2' with incorrect tones could lead to misunderstandings.
集团 or something close to it
集团 (jítuán) vs 组织 (zǔzhī): 选择集团强调商业或企业性质，而组织更广泛，适用于各种形式的群体或活动。
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Learners often confuse '集团' with similar words like '团体' (tuántǐ), which means 'team' or 'group' but lacks the corporate connotation. For instance, saying '我们是一个大型团体' (We are a large group) when referring to a business should be corrected to '我们是一个大型集团'.
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Grammar Patterns of 集团
集团 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 4 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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去年，这个____的纯利润率为30%。
The group had a net profit margin of 30% last year.
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Cultural Notes for 集团
In Western cultures, the concept of a 'group' or 'corporation' often emphasizes individualism within the group, whereas in China, there is a stronger focus on collective identity and harmony within the organization.
Frequently Asked Questions about 集团
'集团' refers to a larger organization or conglomerate that may encompass multiple companies, while '公司' specifically means 'company'.
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