The word 团结 is formed through the meaningful combination of two individual characters: 团, which conveys the idea of something round, unified, or gathered together like a circle or ball, and 结, which means to tie, bind, or knot. When merged, their literal imagery of "tying into a unified whole" evolves into the abstract concept of solidarity, unity, or bringing people together in a cohesive and bonded group, where the collective strength is greater than the individual parts.