A small, task-oriented group of people working towards a shared objective.
Word in 30 Seconds
- A small group of people working together.
- Commonly used for school projects or tasks.
- Refers to a subdivision of a larger entity.
常见语境：在校园中，老师常说“大家分成小组讨论问题”；在职场中，项目经理会说“这是我们本次任务的执行小组”。此外，在体育竞赛或社区活动中，小组赛也是非常常见的用法。
- 1同义词辨析：“小组”与“团队”（team）意思相近，但“团队”更强调成员间的配合程度和共同目标，而“小组”更强调规模小和组织结构。与“部门”（department）相比，“小组”通常是临时的或较小范围的，而“部门”则是正式的机构设置。
Examples
我们分成三个小组进行讨论。
everydayWe divided into three groups to have a discussion.
该项目小组由五名成员组成。
formalThe project group consists of five members.
快加入我们的小组吧！
informalJoin our group quickly!
研究小组发布了最新的调查报告。
academicThe research group released the latest investigation report.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
小组讨论
group discussion
小组合作
group cooperation
分成小组
divide into groups
Often Confused With
Team (团队) emphasizes synergy and shared goals, often larger or more professional than a simple group (小组).
Department (部门) refers to a formal, permanent organizational unit within a company or institution, unlike the typically smaller or temporary group (小组).
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Use '小组' for small, task-oriented clusters of people. It is neutral in formality but leans towards professional or educational settings. Avoid using it for large-scale organizations like entire companies or government bodies.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '组' alone without '小', which can sound incomplete. Also, avoid using '小组' to refer to a large department or a whole company. Ensure the context matches a small-scale interaction.
Tips
Use with verbs like '分' and '组'
You can use '分成小组' (divide into groups) or '组成小组' (form a group). These are the most natural collocations.
Do not confuse with '大组'
While '大组' exists, it is rarely used in daily conversation. Use '部门' or '团队' for larger entities.
Educational context in China
In Chinese schools, '小组' is a fundamental unit of classroom management. Students are often assigned to groups for daily cleaning or study tasks.
Word Origin
The word consists of '小' (small) and '组' (to form/group). Historically, '组' referred to the weaving of silk threads, implying a collection of items or people connected together.
Cultural Context
In Chinese education and work culture, '小组' is the primary unit for collaborative efforts. It promotes collective responsibility and peer learning.
Memory Tip
Think of '小' (small) + '组' (set/group). A small set of people working together is a group.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions“小组”通常指规模较小，侧重于组织形式；“团队”则更强调成员之间的协作精神和共同目标。在很多情况下，这两个词可以互换，但“团队”语气更正式。
不可以。小组至少需要两名或以上的成员组成，如果只有一个人，通常称为“个人”或“负责人”。
你可以说“项目小组”或“工作小组”。这表示为了完成某个特定项目而成立的临时性团队。
通常使用“个”，例如“一个小组”。
Test Yourself
老师让我们分成几个___来讨论课文。
在课堂讨论的语境下，小组是最合适的词。
下列哪个短语最符合职场用语？
项目小组是职场中常见的正式用语。
【我们 / 分成 / 已经 / 了 / 小组】
符合中文主谓宾的基本语序。
Score: /3
Summary
A small, task-oriented group of people working towards a shared objective.
- A small group of people working together.
- Commonly used for school projects or tasks.
- Refers to a subdivision of a larger entity.
Use with verbs like '分' and '组'
You can use '分成小组' (divide into groups) or '组成小组' (form a group). These are the most natural collocations.
Do not confuse with '大组'
While '大组' exists, it is rarely used in daily conversation. Use '部门' or '团队' for larger entities.
Educational context in China
In Chinese schools, '小组' is a fundamental unit of classroom management. Students are often assigned to groups for daily cleaning or study tasks.
Examples
4 of 4我们分成三个小组进行讨论。
We divided into three groups to have a discussion.
该项目小组由五名成员组成。
The project group consists of five members.
快加入我们的小组吧！
Join our group quickly!
研究小组发布了最新的调查报告。
The research group released the latest investigation report.
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