large unit; battalion; traffic police department
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Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesnoun
a large group or team; a unit comprising several smaller units (e.g., squadrons)
neutralUsed in organizational structures of schools, youth groups (e.g., Young Pioneers), or certain non-military organizations. Refers to the largest unit within that hierarchy.
Tā他
shì是
xué学
xiào校
shào少
xiān先
duì队
de的
dà大
duì队
zhǎng长
。
He is the captain of the school's Young Pioneers brigade.
Wǒ我
men们
gōng工
chǎng厂
yǒu有
wǔ五
gè个
shēng生
chǎn产
dà大
duì队
。
Our factory has five production brigades.
noun
a military unit equivalent to a battalion or regiment
technicalA specific organizational level in the military. Its exact size (battalion vs. regiment) can vary depending on the branch and historical context.
Zhè这
gè个
bù步
bīng兵
dà大
duì队
fèng奉
mìng命
qián前
wǎng往
qián前
xiàn线
。
This infantry battalion was ordered to go to the front line.
Kōng空
jūn军
hōng轰
zhà炸
jī机
dà大
duì队
yǐ已
jīng经
zhǔn准
bèi备
jiù就
xù绪
。
The air force bomber group is ready.