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组织 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
组织zǔzhīto organizeHSK 5, v, rank #919, Hard
组织zǔzhīorganizationHSK 5, v, rank #919, Hard
组织zǔzhīorganized systemHSK 5, v, rank #919, Hard
组织zǔzhīnerveHSK 5, v, rank #919, Hard
组织zǔzhītissueHSK 5, v, rank #919, Hard
组织zǔzhī>个[gè]HSK 5, v, rank #919, Hard
zǔzhī(zu3zhi1) T3
  1. 1to organize
  2. 2organization
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March 24, 2026
组织(組織)zǔzhī(zu3zhi1)

The verb '组织' (zǔzhī) means to organize or arrange something systematically. It can refer to organizing events, coordinating activities, or structuring groups and systems. This word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in business, education, and social events.

Frequency#919DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In China, the concept of '组织' is deeply tied to collectivism, where organizing is crucial for community events, family gatherings, and even business operations. The emphasis on teamwork and coordination reflects the cultural value placed on harmony and collaboration.

Memory Tip

Imagine a team of workers (the radicals 组 and 织) coming together like threads in a fabric to form a strong organization. Visualize them weaving plans and schedules to create a beautiful tapestry of successful events. The sound 'zu3' rhymes with 'zoo,' where animals are organized in their habitats.

Meanings of 组织

zǔzhī(zu3zhi1)
1to organize
2organization
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About 组织

组织Simplified
組織Traditional
—Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#919Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3BCT✓CEFRB2

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Quick Contrast

协调 (xiétiáo) - use '组织' when referring specifically to the act of arranging or structuring, while '协调' emphasizes the aspect of harmonizing or making different elements work together.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a team of workers (the radicals 组 and 织) coming together like threads in a fabric to form a strong organization. Visualize them weaving plans and schedules to create a beautiful tapestry of successful events. The sound 'zu3' rhymes with 'zoo,' where animals are organized in their habitats.

Usage Notes

'组织' is often used in formal contexts, such as in business or academic settings. A common mistake is to confuse it with '安排' (ānpái), which means to arrange but is less about the systematic aspect. Be careful with the tone; '组织' is pronounced with a third tone followed by a first tone.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 5 word, '组织' connects with other words related to management and coordination found at this level. Learners should practice using it in sentences about planning events or managing groups to solidify its context and usage.

Cultural Note

In China, the concept of '组织' is deeply tied to collectivism, where organizing is crucial for community events, family gatherings, and even business operations. The emphasis on teamwork and coordination reflects the cultural value placed on harmony and collaboration.

Common Mistakes

Learners often incorrectly use '组织' as a direct synonym for '安排.' For example, saying '我来组织一个会议' (wǒ lái zǔzhī yīgè huìyì) is correct, but saying '我来安排一个组织' (wǒ lái ānpái yīgè zǔzhī) is incorrect, as it misuses the meaning of '组织.'

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Component Characters

组zǔgroup
HSK 48 strokes纟
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织zhīto weave
HSK 78 strokes纟
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Grammar Patterns of 组织

组织 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 6 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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这个活动由学生会____。

This event is organized by the student council.

Example Sentences for 组织 (10)

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海沃德艺术展是由艺术家伯纳德·吕蒂组织的。

hǎi wò dé yì shù zhǎn shì yóu yì shù jiā bó nà dé· · lǚ dì zǔ zhī。

The Hayward exhibition has been curated by the artist Bernard Luthi.
2
农场主俱乐部是为农业界人士创办的组织。

nóng cháng zhǔ jù lè bù shì wéi nóng yè jiè rén shì chuàng bàn de zǔ zhī。

The Farmers' Club is an organisation for people involved in agriculture.
3
我已经掌握了有关该组织诞生的可靠的详细资料。

wǒ yǐ jīng zhǎng wò le yǒu guān gāi zǔ zhī dàn shēng de kě kào de xiáng xì zī liào。

I had obtained the authentic details about the birth of the organization.
4
这是农场主首次决定组织起来。

zhè shì nóng cháng zhǔ shǒu cì jué dìng zǔ zhī qǐ lái。

It's the first time farmers have decided to organize.
5
这一决定激起了妇女和人权组织的强烈愤慨。

zhè yī jué dìng jī qǐ le fù nǚ hé rén quán zǔ zhī de qiáng liè fèn kǎi。

The decision provoked outrage from women and human rights groups.
6
最终，我们一致决定组织一场复活节音乐会。

zuì zhōng， ， wǒ mén yī zhì jué dìng zǔ zhī yī cháng fù huó jié yīn lè。

In the end, we all decided to organize a concert for Easter.
7
战后，为制定宪法组织了一次会议。

zhàn hòu， ， wéi zhì dìng xiàn fǎ zǔ zhī le yī cì huì。

After the war, a convention was set up to frame a constitution.
8
他强烈要求保留北大西洋公约组织以维护和平。

tā qiáng liè yào qiú bǎo liú běi dà xī yáng gōng yuē zǔ zhī yǐ wéi hù hé píng。

He argues strongly for retention of NATO as a guarantee of peace.
9
绿色和平组织设法聚集起足够数量的小船在海上拦截该船。

lǜ sè hé píng zǔ zhī shè fǎ jù jí qǐ zú gòu shù liáng de xiǎo chuán zài hǎi shàng lán jié gāi chuán。

Greenpeace managed to assemble enough boats to waylay the ship at sea.
10
南非体育协会由两个组织合并而成。

nán fēi tǐ yù xié huì yóu liǎng gè zǔ zhī hé bìng ér chéng。

Athletics South Africa was formed by an amalgamation of two organisations.

Cultural Notes for 组织

🏮Cultural insight

In China, the concept of '组织' is deeply tied to collectivism, where organizing is crucial for community events, family gatherings, and even business operations. The emphasis on teamwork and coordination reflects the cultural value placed on harmony and collaboration.

Frequently Asked Questions about 组织

'组织' is typically used in more formal or structured contexts, but it can also be applied casually when discussing plans or events.