乐队

yuèduì

Traditional: 樂隊

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Translation

band, orchestra, musical group

Word origin

A compound of 乐 (yuè, music) and 队 (duì, team, group), naming a group of musicians who play together.

Origin
compound
Root
乐 (yuè, music) + 队 (duì, team)

Stroke order

Stroke order for 乐

Stroke order for 队

Examples

This band is very popular among young people.

yáo

They have formed a rock band.

táizòu

The band is performing on stage.

He has wanted to join a band since he was a child.

The school orchestra is going to take part in a competition.

乐队 (yuè duì) means a band, orchestra, or musical group. It covers everything from a rock band to a school orchestra.

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