队

The Chinese character 队 (duì) is composed of two parts: the radical 亻(rén) and the phonetic component 兑 (duì). The radical 亻(rén) indicates that the character is related to people or human activities. The phonetic component 兑 (duì) is a pictograph of a person standing in front of a table, which represents the idea of "exchange" or "trade". When these two components are combined, the character 队 (duì) takes on the meaning of "team" or "group". This is because a team is a group of people who work together towards a common goal. The character 队 (duì) can also be used to refer to a military unit or a sports team.In addition to its literal meaning, the character 队 (duì) also has a number of figurative meanings. For example, it can be used to refer to a group of people who share a common interest or goal, such as a group of friends or a group of colleagues. It can also be used to refer to a group of things that are related to each other, such as a group of animals or a group of objects.The character 队 (duì) is a versatile character that can be used in a variety of contexts. It is an important character for HSK learners to know, as it is used frequently in both written and spoken Chinese.