adjective HSK 5
gōng zhěng
neat · tidy · well-organized · carefully written

Meaning

工整 describes something that is neat, orderly, and meticulously arranged, especially referring to handwriting, drawings, or physical arrangements. It emphasizes careful attention to detail and precise execution, suggesting both visual appeal and disciplined effort.

Usage

Most commonly used to praise someone's handwriting (字写得很工整), artwork, or the arrangement of objects. It carries a positive connotation of discipline and carefulness. Often used by teachers when evaluating student work or by anyone commenting on the quality of written or drawn work.

Examples

  1. 01
    她的作业本上字迹工整,老师经常表扬她。
    de zuò běn shàng gōng zhěng, lǎo shī jīng cháng biǎo yáng .
    Her handwriting in the homework notebook is very neat, and the teacher often praises her.
  2. 02
    这份报告格式工整,内容也很清楚。
    Zhè fèn bào gào shì gōng zhěng, nèi róng hěn qīng chu.
    This report has a neat format and the content is also very clear.

Characters

Common collocations

  • 字迹工整
    gōng zhěng
    neat handwriting
  • 书写工整
    shū xiě gōng zhěng
    to write neatly
  • 工整美观
    gōng zhěng měi guān
    neat and beautiful

Antonyms

Origin

Combines 工 (craftsmanship/skill) with 整 (orderly/neat) to convey the idea of skillfully making something orderly and precise.

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