adjective HSK 5
Traditional 規整
guī zhěng
neat · tidy · orderly · well-proportioned · regular

Meaning

规整 describes something that is neat, orderly, and well-arranged according to proper standards or rules. It emphasizes uniformity, regularity, and conformity to expected patterns. The word can apply to physical appearance, arrangement of objects, handwriting, or even someone's features being symmetrical and well-proportioned.

Usage

规整 is commonly used in written and spoken Mandarin to describe things that are organized, symmetrical, or conform to standards. It often appears when discussing urban planning, handwriting, facial features, or arrangement of objects. The term carries a positive connotation, suggesting careful attention to order and aesthetics.

Examples

  1. 01
    她的字写得很规整,一笔一画都很认真。
    de xiě de hěn guī zhěng, huà dōu hěn rèn zhēn.
    Her handwriting is very neat, with every stroke written carefully.
  2. 02
    这个小区的楼房排列规整,环境也很优美。
    Zhège xiǎo de lóu fáng pái liè guī zhěng, huán jìng hěn yōu měi.
    The buildings in this residential area are arranged in an orderly manner, and the environment is also very pleasant.

Characters

Common collocations

  • 字迹规整
    guī zhěng
    neat handwriting
  • 五官规整
    guān guī zhěng
    well-proportioned facial features
  • 布局规整
    guī zhěng
    orderly layout
  • 摆放规整
    bǎi fàng guī zhěng
    neatly arranged

Antonyms

Origin

The word combines 规 (rule/standard) with 整 (orderly/neat), literally meaning 'according to rules and neat,' emphasizing conformity to standards and orderliness.

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