群聊
qúnliáo
The English phrase 'group chat' is translated into Chinese as 群聊 (qúnliáo). If unsure, use 群聊. Wiktionary also lists 群組 / 群组 (qúnzǔ) and 群 (qún).
Meaning: Translations (noun)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 群聊 | qúnliáo |
| 群組 / 群组 | qúnzǔ |
| 群 | qún |
In Chinese, terms for group chat can describe the act of chatting, the group entity itself or the process of managing membership. To create a group chat or add people to one, you can use the verb phrase 拉群 (literally 'to pull a group'). To join a group chat, use 进群 and to leave or exit a group chat, use 退群.
What does it mean word for word?
The term 群聊 is composed of 群 (qún), meaning group or crowd and 聊 (liáo), meaning to chat.
Which one should you use?
While 群聊 (qúnliáo) refers to the act of chatting in a group or the chat itself, 群组 / 群组 (qúnzǔ) refers more specifically to the group or the collection of people (the group entity) within a messaging app.
How do you pronounce it?
qúnliáo
Did you know?
- The character 群 used in 'group chat' originally depicted a herd of sheep. Over time, the meaning expanded from a flock of animals to any collective group of people.
- In professional Chinese contexts, the act of 退群 (leaving a group) can be a significant social signal of resignation or a break in a relationship, rather than just a technical action.
Examples in context
- 明天我们可以在群聊里商量一下会议的日程安排。Tomorrow we can discuss the meeting schedule in the group chat.
- 请确保在群组聊天中保持专业和礼貌。Please make sure to maintain professionalism and politeness in the group chat.
- 多人聊天可以提高沟通效率和团队合作。Group chat can improve communication efficiency and teamwork.
- 晚上我们群里有一个游戏的团聊，你要一起来玩吗？Tonight we have a game group chat, do you want to join us?
- 我们在群聊里讨论吧。Wǒmen zài qúnliáo lǐ tǎolùn ba.Let's discuss it in the group chat.
- 这个群聊里有多少人？Zhège qúnliáo lǐ yǒu duōshǎo rén?How many people are in this group chat?
- 我不小心退出了那个群聊。Wǒ bù xiǎoxīn tuìchū le nàge qúnliáo.I accidentally left that group chat.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a project update.
- 俊杰 Junjie梓涵，你看群聊了吗？Zǐhán, nǐ kàn qúnliáo le ma?Zihan, did you look at the group chat?
- 梓涵 Zihan还没看，有什么急事吗？Hái méi kàn, yǒu shénme jíshì ma?Not yet, is there something urgent?
- 俊杰 Junjie老板在群聊里发了通知。Lǎobǎn zài qúnliáo lǐ fā le tōngzhī.The boss posted a notice in the group chat.
- 梓涵 Zihan好的，我现在就去查看。Hǎo de, wǒ xiànzài jiù qù chákàn.Okay, I will go check it right now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “group chat” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 群, CC BY-SA 4.0.
