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秩序 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
秩序zhìxùorder (orderly)HSK 6, n, rank #5206, Hard
秩序zhìxùorder (sequence)HSK 6, n, rank #5206, Hard
秩序zhìxùsocial orderHSK 6, n, rank #5206, Hard
秩序zhìxùthe state (of society)HSK 6, n, rank #5206, Hard
秩序zhìxù>个[gè]HSK 6, n, rank #5206, Hard
zhìxù(zhi4xu4) T4
  1. 1order (orderly)
  2. 2order (sequence)
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March 24, 2026
秩序zhìxù(zhi4xu4)

秩序 (zhì xù) refers to a state of orderly arrangement or organization, often in a social context. It implies the presence of rules and structure that govern interactions and behaviors within a group, contributing to stability and predictability in society.

Frequency#5206DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, maintaining social秩序 is highly valued, often emphasized in Confucian teachings that advocate for harmony and respect for hierarchy within society. This reflects a broader cultural focus on collective well-being over individualism.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'zoo' (秩) where all animals are in perfect 'order' (序), each in their designated area, creating a harmonious scene. The 'zhì' sounds like 'zoo' and suggests a place where things are well-organized, while 'xù' connects to 'sequence', reinforcing the idea of orderly arrangement.

Meanings of 秩序

zhìxù(zhi4xu4)
1order (orderly)
2order (sequence)
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About 秩序

秩序Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#5206Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L6AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 秩序

Quick Contrast

规则 (guī zé) vs 秩序 (zhì xù): use 规则 when emphasizing specific rules or regulations, while 秩序 refers to the overall state of order that these rules create.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a 'zoo' (秩) where all animals are in perfect 'order' (序), each in their designated area, creating a harmonious scene. The 'zhì' sounds like 'zoo' and suggests a place where things are well-organized, while 'xù' connects to 'sequence', reinforcing the idea of orderly arrangement.

Usage Notes

秩序 is typically used in formal contexts, such as discussions about governance or social systems. Common collocations include '社会秩序' (social order) and '维护秩序' (maintain order). Be mindful of the tones; mispronouncing them can lead to confusion with other words.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 5 word, 秩序 connects with other terms related to organization and social structure, such as 组织 (zǔ zhī, organization) and 管理 (guǎn lǐ, management). Focus on using it in sentences that describe societal dynamics or personal experiences with order.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, maintaining social秩序 is highly valued, often emphasized in Confucian teachings that advocate for harmony and respect for hierarchy within society. This reflects a broader cultural focus on collective well-being over individualism.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 秩序 with 混乱 (hùn luàn, chaos), mistakenly using it in negative contexts. For example, saying '这个地方很秩序' (This place is very order) instead of '这个地方很混乱' (This place is very chaotic) is incorrect.

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Component Characters

秩zhìorder
10 strokes禾
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序xùorder
HSK 77 strokes广
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Grammar Patterns of 秩序

秩序 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 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.

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国际维和部队正在东帝汶试图重新恢复该地区____.

International peacekeepers are trying to restore order in East Timor.

Example Sentences for 秩序 (5)

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国际维和部队正在东帝汶试图重新恢复该地区秩序.

guó jì wéi hé bù duì zhèng zài dōng dì wèn shì tú zhòng xīn huī fù gāi dì qū zhì xù.

International peacekeepers are trying to restore order in East Timor.
2
去年11月，军队被派往这些岛屿以恢复秩序。

qù nián11 11， yuè ， jūn duì bèi pài wǎng zhè xiē dǎo yǔ yǐ huī fù。

Troops were sent to the islands to restore order last November.
3
B节论述目前经济秩序的某些基本特点.

B B jié lùn shù mù qián jīng jì zhì xù de mǒu xiē jī běn tè.

Section B descibes some fundamantal characteristics of the present economic order.
4
全体船员秩序井然地准备弃船。

quán tǐ chuán yuán zhì xù jǐng rán dì zhǔn bèi qì chuán。

The officers and crew prepared to abandon ship in an orderly fashion.
5
这是一座美丽清洁、秩序井然的城市。

zhè shì yī zuò měi lì qīng jié、 、 zhì xù jǐng rán de chéng。

It's a beautiful, clean and orderly city.

Cultural Notes for 秩序

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, maintaining social秩序 is highly valued, often emphasized in Confucian teachings that advocate for harmony and respect for hierarchy within society. This reflects a broader cultural focus on collective well-being over individualism.

Frequently Asked Questions about 秩序

You can say '社会秩序是我们生活的基础' (Social order is the foundation of our lives) or '在课堂上要保持秩序' (We need to maintain order in the classroom).