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March 24, 2026
整齐(整齊)zhěngqí(zheng3qi2)
整齐 (zhěngqí) refers to something that is orderly, neat, and well-arranged. It is commonly used to describe physical spaces, such as a tidy room, or the organization of items, ensuring that everything is in its proper place and appearance is pleasing.
Frequency#9465DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, neatness and orderliness are often associated with respect and diligence. A tidy home or workspace is seen as a reflection of one's character and values, emphasizing the importance of harmony in one's environment.
Memory Tip
Picture a perfectly aligned row of books on a shelf, each one standing tall and straight. The components 整 (zhěng) meaning 'to arrange' and 齐 (qí) meaning 'even' or 'together' can remind you of a well-organized bookshelf where every book is in its place, creating a harmonious and tidy look.
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AI Study Notes for 整齐
Quick Contrast
整洁 (zhěngjié) - use 整齐 for emphasis on order and arrangement, while 整洁 focuses more on cleanliness.
Memory Mnemonic
Picture a perfectly aligned row of books on a shelf, each one standing tall and straight. The components 整 (zhěng) meaning 'to arrange' and 齐 (qí) meaning 'even' or 'together' can remind you of a well-organized bookshelf where every book is in its place, creating a harmonious and tidy look.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 整齐 with similar words like 整理 (zhěnglǐ), which means 'to organize' or 'to tidy up.' 整齐 is more about the end result of being neat. It is used in both formal and informal contexts, often collocated with words like '房间' (fángjiān - room) or '衣服' (yīfú - clothes).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 整齐 connects with other words describing order and organization, such as 乱 (luàn - messy) and 整理 (zhěnglǐ). Focus on practicing with adjectives related to space and appearance to enhance vocabulary around this theme.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, neatness and orderliness are often associated with respect and diligence. A tidy home or workspace is seen as a reflection of one's character and values, emphasizing the importance of harmony in one's environment.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 整齐 with 整理, mistakenly using 整齐 when they mean to say 'to organize.' For example, saying '我整齐我的房间' (Wǒ zhěngqí wǒ de fángjiān - 'I tidy my room') is incorrect; it should be '我整理我的房间' (Wǒ zhěnglǐ wǒ de fángjiān).
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Pronunciation of 整齐
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Grammar Patterns of 整齐
整齐 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
The house projects an atmosphere of calm and order.
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那个军官咧开嘴，露出洁白整齐的牙齿。
nà gè jūn guān liě kāi zuǐ， ， lòu chū jié bái zhěng qí de yá。
The officer's mouth opened, showing white, even teeth.
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他大约有1,000盒磁带，都整齐地贴着标签并分了类。
tā dà yuē yǒu1,000 1,000 hé cí， dài ， dū zhěng qí dì tiē zháo biāo qiān bìng fēn。
He had maybe a thousand tapes, all neatly labelled and catalogued.
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一排排整齐的书
yī pái pái zhěng qí de shū
neat rows of books
Cultural Notes for 整齐
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, neatness and orderliness are often associated with respect and diligence. A tidy home or workspace is seen as a reflection of one's character and values, emphasizing the importance of harmony in one's environment.
Frequently Asked Questions about 整齐
It is pronounced as zhěngqí, with the third tone for 整 and the second tone for 齐.
Yes, you can describe a person's appearance as 整齐 if they are well-groomed and tidy.
The opposite is 乱 (luàn), which means 'messy' or 'disorderly'.
