带队

• Pinyin: dài duì
• Hanzi breakdown: 带 = belt, to bring/lead; 队 = 阝(mound) + 人, meaning team

Meaning

To lead a team; to head a group. A verb meaning to guide or be in charge of a team or group activity.

Used in sports, business trips, expeditions, or any group activity requiring leadership. Implies both organizational responsibility and physical presence with the group.

Examples

1. 这次出国考察由副总带队，一共去了十二个人。 The vice president led the team on this overseas study tour — twelve people went in total.
2. 教练亲自带队参加省级比赛，队员们士气高涨。 The coach personally led the team to the provincial competition, and morale was high.
3. 她第一次带队就带出了冠军，大家都刮目相看。 She won the championship on her first time leading a team — everyone looked at her with new respect.

Usage Guide

Context: sports, business, group activities

Tone: professional

Do Say

• 谁带队去的？(Who led the team there?)
• 他带队经验丰富。(He has extensive experience leading teams.)

Don't Say

• 我带队去超市 (带队 is for organized groups with members — use 一起去 for casual outings)

Origin & History

Compound of 带 (to lead, to bring) + 队 (team). Together meaning to lead or be in charge of a team.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal