Definition
团员 (tuányuán) refers to a member of a specific group, such as a tour group, delegation, or the Communist Youth League. It is less general than 成员 (chéngyuán), the all-purpose word for any member of an organization, and different from 会员 (huìyuán), which implies membership in a club or association with fees or formal enrolment. Use 团员 when the group has a clear purpose and is often temporary or officially convened.
noun
member (of a group)group member
Easily confused
- 团圆tuán yuánsound-aliketo have a family reunion (especially during traditional festivals)
Examples
- 团员。Tā shì zhège jùlèbù de tuán yuán.He is a member of this club.
- 团员。Suǒyǒu tuán yuán dōu yào lái cānjiā huódòng.All members must come and participate in the activity.
- 团员。Dàibiǎotuán de tuán yuán yǐjīng dào qí le.The members of the delegation have all arrived.
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