Meaning
秩序 refers to orderly arrangement, systematic organization, or proper sequence in social, administrative, or physical contexts. It encompasses both the concept of 'law and order' in society and the idea of things being arranged in proper sequence or pattern.
Usage
Commonly used in formal or semi-formal contexts when discussing social order, public order, or systematic arrangements. Often appears with verbs like 维护 (wéihù, maintain), 建立 (jiànlì, establish), or 破坏 (pòhuài, disrupt). Frequently used in news, official documents, and discussions about governance or organization.
Examples
- 01警察在现场维护秩序。.The police are maintaining order at the scene.
- 02建立良好的社会秩序需要大家共同努力。.Establishing good social order requires everyone's joint efforts.
Characters
Common collocations
- 维护秩序maintain order
- 社会秩序social order
- 公共秩序public order
- 破坏秩序disrupt order
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters relate to orderly arrangement. 秩 originally referred to ranked positions in feudal hierarchy, while 序 denoted sequential ordering. Together they emphasize systematic and proper arrangement.