Meaning
整齐 describes something that is arranged neatly, orderly, or uniform in appearance. It can refer to physical objects being well-organized, rows of things being aligned, or people's clothing and appearance being tidy and presentable. The word emphasizes both the visual aspect of neatness and the sense of proper arrangement.
Usage
整齐 is commonly used to describe rooms, desks, clothing, formations of people (like soldiers or students), handwriting, and teeth. It carries a positive connotation and often implies discipline or care in arrangement. Native speakers frequently use it when praising someone's organization or when requesting things be put in order.
Examples
- 01她的房间总是收拾得整整齐齐的。.Her room is always tidied up very neatly.
- 02学生们排着整齐的队伍走进礼堂。.The students walked into the auditorium in orderly rows.
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Common collocations
- 整整齐齐very neat and tidy (reduplication for emphasis)
- 排列整齐arranged neatly
- 穿得整齐dressed neatly
- 收拾整齐to tidy up neatly
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Origin
整 originally meant 'to correct' or 'make whole,' while 齐 meant 'aligned at the same level.' Together they emphasize both completeness and uniformity.