群体或聚集成群。“群”指人在一定范围内聚集在一起。聚集成群是人的基本生存状态。聚集的人群会在人与人之间、人与群体之间形成某种关系或秩序。有序的群体能够为个体的生存提供必要保障。同时，良好而稳定的群体秩序也是群体不断繁衍发展的重要条件。

Qun means a group or to form a group. Qun consists of people gathered together within defined limits. The formation of groups is a fundamental state of human existence. Among human groups, various relations and hierarchies will form between individuals and between individuals and the group. An orderly group can provide the security necessary for survival of individuals. At the same time, good and stable group order is an important condition for the continuous flourishing and development of the group.

引例 Citation：

◎子曰：“君子矜而不争，群而不党。”（《论语·卫灵公》）

孔子说：“君子端庄而不竞争，聚集成群而不结成私党。”

Confucius said, "A man of virtue acts with decorum and does not compete; he joins groups but does not form factions." (The Analects)

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