Chinese word

端正

Pronunciation

Pinyinduān zhèng

Meaning

  • adjectiveneat

Example

他的字很端正。tā de zì hěn duān zhèng

His handwriting is very neat.

Illustration for 端正 (neat)

More examples

他为人沉稳，言行也很端正。tā wéi rén chén wěn yán xíng yě hěn duān zhèng

He is calm and composed, and his words and actions are also proper.

Core concept

A straight, orderly presentation that looks composed and properly arranged.

Common phrases

  • 举止端正jú zhǐ duān zhèng

    decorous conduct

  • 言行端正yán xíng duān zhèng

    proper speech and conduct

  • 相貌端正xiàng mào duān zhèng

    well-proportioned features

Similar words

端庄duān zhuāng: Calm, dignified, and proper in appearance or behavior.
文雅wén yǎ: Refined and graceful in speech, manners, or conduct.
工整gōng zhěng: Evenly formed and well arranged, with regular shapes and spacing.

Definition in Chinese

表示容貌、字迹或举止整齐有序，给人稳重规矩的感觉。biǎo shì róng mào zì jì huò jú zhǐ zhěng qí yǒu xù gěi rén wěn zhòng guī jǔ de gǎn jué

Word origin

端 (duān, "upright and proper") + 正 (zhèng, "straight and correct") form a compound for something orderly, well-formed, and composed.

Usage tips

  • For handwriting, this word praises clear, orderly shapes rather than speed or artistic style, making it useful when commenting on written Chinese.

Other meanings

  • properadjective
  • straightadjective

Opposites

  • 邋遢lā tāslovenlyadjective

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