How common it is
群 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
Guest access
Guests can browse all words. Sign in or create an account to save progress and unlock more practice.
Pronunciation focus
Say qún slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
“群”指很多的人或事物聚在一起，比如一群人、一群鸟。它也可以指网络上的聊天群。用的时候注意数一数有多少。
“qún” zhǐ hěnduō de rén huò shìwù jù zài yīqǐ, bǐrú yī qún rén, yī qún niǎo. Tā yě kěyǐ zhǐ wǎngluò shàng de liáotiān qún. Yòng de shíhou zhùyì shǔ yī shǔ yǒu duōshǎo.
"Group" refers to many people or things gathered together, such as a group of people or a group of birds. It can also refer to a chat group online. When using it, pay attention to count how many there are.
Context note
小朋友在学校里会有自己的朋友群，一起玩耍学习。在公园里也会看到一群小动物。群能让我们感到温暖，但也要注意安全，不跟陌生人随便进群。
Xiǎo péngyǒu zài xuéxiào lǐ huì yǒu zìjǐ de péngyou qún, yīqǐ wánshuǎ xuéxí. Zài gōngyuán lǐ yě huì kàndào yī qún xiǎo dòngwù. Qún néng ràng wǒmen gǎndào wēnnuǎn, dàn yě yào zhùyì ānquán, bù gēn mòshēngrén suíbiàn jìn qún.
Children at school have their own groups of friends to play and study together. In the park, you can also see a group of small animals. Groups can make us feel warm, but also pay attention to safety and don't join groups with strangers casually.
5 examples
我看见一群小蚂蚁在搬食物。
wǒ kàn jiàn yì qún xiǎo mǎ yǐ zài bān shí wù。
I saw a group of ants moving food.
我们班有一个读书群，大家分享好书。
wǒ men bān yǒu yí gè dú shū qún， dà jiā fēn xiǎng hǎo shū。
Our class has a reading group where everyone shares good books.
一群小朋友在操场上踢足球。
yì qún xiǎo péng yǒu zài cāo chǎng shàng tī zú qiú。
A group of children are playing football on the playground.
天空中有一群大雁飞过。
tiān kōng zhōng yǒu yì qún dà yàn fēi guò。
A group of wild geese flew across the sky.
妈妈在群里发了通知，提醒我们带雨伞。
mā ma zài qún lǐ fā le tōng zhī， tí xǐng wǒ men dài yǔ sǎn。
Mom sent a message in the group reminding us to bring umbrellas.
5 mini stories
小猴和一群小伙伴去摘桃子，大家很开心。
xiǎo hóu hé yì qún xiǎo huǒ bàn qù zhāi táo zǐ， dà jiā hěn kāi xīn。
The little monkey and a group of friends went to pick peaches, everyone was very happy.
公园里有一群鸽子在吃面包屑。
gōng yuán lǐ yǒu yì qún gē zi zài chī miàn bāo xiè。
In the park, there was a group of pigeons eating breadcrumbs.
小丽加入了一个画画群，每周都练习。
xiǎo lì jiā rù le yí gè huà huà qún， měi zhōu dōu liàn xí。
Xiao Li joined a drawing group and practices every week.
一群小鸭子跟着鸭妈妈过马路。
yì qún xiǎo yā zi gēn zhe yā mā ma guò mǎ lù。
A group of ducklings followed their mother across the road.
小军在班级群里分享了他旅游的照片。
xiǎo jūn zài bān jí qún lǐ fēn xiǎng le tā lǚ yóu de zhào piàn。
Xiao Jun shared his travel photos in the class group.