English–Chinese

“neat” in Chinese

Chinese

Also工整 (gōng zhěng) · 整洁 (zhěng jié) · 端正 (duān zhèng)

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhěng qí

Example

东西摆得很整齐。dōng xī bǎi de hěn zhěng qí

The things are arranged very neatly.

Illustration for 整齐 (neat)

How to say “neat” in Chinese

“Neat” in Chinese is 整齐 (zhěng qí).

A group of objects presents a straight, balanced appearance instead of a scattered one.

Full entry for 整齐: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 整齐

早晨同学们站得很整齐。zǎo chén tóng xué men zhàn de hěn zhěng qí

The classmates stand very neatly in the morning.

Tips for using 整齐

  • English speakers can use this word for rows, furniture, handwriting, clothing, or hair when the visible arrangement looks regular, not only when a space is free of dirt.

Other Chinese words for “neat”

2

工整

gōng zhěng

adjectiveneat

他写的字很工整。tā xiě de zì hěn gōng zhěng

His handwriting is very neat.

3

整洁

zhěng jié

adjectiveneat

你的衣服看起来很整洁。nǐ de yī fú kàn qǐ lái hěn zhěng jié

Your clothes look very neat.

4

端正

duān zhèng

adjectiveneat

他的字很端正。tā de zì hěn duān zhèng

His handwriting is very neat.

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