Chinese word

社团

Pronunciation

Pinyinshè tuán

Meaning

  • nounorganization

Example

这个社团是个志愿者团体。zhè ge shè tuán shì gè zhì yuàn zhě tuán tǐ

This organization is a volunteer group.

Illustration for 社团 (organization)

More examples

他在社团里担任负责人。tā zài shè tuán lǐ dān rèn fù zé rén

He is in charge of the organization.

Core concept

People linked by a shared interest, purpose, or task form an organized group.

Common phrases

  • 民间社团mín jiān shè tuán

    community organization

  • 校园社团xiào yuán shè tuán

    school club

  • 社团章程shè tuán zhāng chéng

    organization bylaws

  • 组织社团活动zǔ zhī shè tuán huó dòng

    organize club activities

Similar words

组织zǔ zhī: A structure or group that organizes people and activities to achieve a purpose.
团体tuán tǐ: A group formed by people with a common purpose, interest, or benefit.
俱乐部jù lè bù: A group or venue where people take part in a shared hobby or sport.
协会xié huì: A professional or interest-based group that supports members and promotes common standards.

Definition in Chinese

以共同兴趣、志愿活动或工作目标为纽带而形成的具有一定组织性的团体。yǐ gòng tóng xìng qù zhì yuàn huó dòng huò gōng zuò mù biāo wèi niǔ dài ér xíng chéng de jù yǒu yí dìng zǔ zhī xìng de tuán tǐ

Word origin

社团 (shètuán, "organization") combines 社 (shè, "community") and 团 (tuán, "group"), presenting a group held together by a common purpose.

Usage tips

  • In English, club often suggests leisure, but this Chinese noun also fits organized volunteer or work-focused groups.

Other meanings

  • clubnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 社团章程shè tuán zhāng chéngorganization bylawsnoun
  • 社团活动shè tuán huó dòngclub activitiesnoun
  • 社团负责人shè tuán fù zé rénorganization leadernoun

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