团结
Traditional: 團結
tuán jié HSK 6

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📚 Example Sentences

团结就是力量。
Tuánjié jiùshì lìliàng.
Unity is strength.
他们团结起来解决问题。
Tāmen tuánjié qǐlái jiějué wèntí.
They united to solve the problem.
团结合作很重要。
Tuánjié hézuò hěn zhòngyào.
Unity and cooperation are important.
我们团结一致。
Wǒmen tuánjié yīzhì.
We unite as one.
大家要团结。
Dàjiā yào tuánjié.
Everyone must unite.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 团 (tuán) as a 'group' or 'circle' and 结 (jié) as 'to tie' or 'knot'—together, they mean 'to tie a group into a knot,' symbolizing strong unity. Imagine people holding hands in a circle to remember the idea of togetherness.

📝 Usage Notes

This word is used in both formal and informal contexts, common in written and spoken Chinese. It frequently appears in political, social, or organizational settings, such as in speeches, news articles, or team-building discussions, to encourage cooperation.

📖 Grammar Points

As a verb, 团结 can be used transitively (e.g., 团结大家) or intransitively (e.g., 大家团结起来). It often appears in imperative structures to urge action, like 团结起来!, and can be modified by adverbs such as 紧密 or 更加.

🏯 Cultural Notes

In Chinese culture, 团结 is highly valued, reflecting Confucian ideals of harmony and collective effort. It is a key theme in national discourse, promoting social stability and resilience, and is often emphasized in contexts like family, community, or national unity.

🔄 Similar Words

团结 differs from 联合 (liánhé), which focuses on forming an alliance or partnership, often for specific interests, while 团结 emphasizes emotional or moral unity and internal cohesion. 统一 (tǒngyī) refers more to unification, such as in politics or territory, rather than interpersonal harmony.

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