社团 shètuán association
association; society; group; union; club; organization
How to remember 社团: 社 group + 团 sphere = association.
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How it is used
- An association / club / student society - 大学里有很多社团 (dàxué lǐ yǒu hěn duō shètuán) universities have lots of clubs.
- Common for campus clubs and civic organizations. Broader than a single 俱乐部 (club); refers to organized member groups.
Example sentences
- 你参加社团活动吗？ Nǐ cānjiā shètuánhuódòng ma?Do you take part in any community activities?