HSK · Level 32
135 words
Chinese word
统一
Pronunciation
Pinyintǒng yī
Meaning
- verbunify
Example
我们必须把政策统一起来。wǒ men bì xū bǎ zhèng cè tǒng yì qǐ lái
We must unify the policies.
More examples
为了项目顺利，我们要统一思想。wèi le xiàng mù shùn lì wǒ men yào tǒng yì sī xiǎng
For the project to go smoothly, we must unify our thinking.
Core concept
Bring separate rules, forms, or viewpoints under one shared standard so they function as one system.
Common phrases
统一思想tǒng yì sī xiǎng
unify one's thinking
统一口径tǒng yì kǒu jìng
use a unified line
统一标准tǒng yì biāo zhǔn
standardize criteria
Similar words
协调xié tiáo: Align the views and actions of people involved so work or plans run smoothly.
合并hé bìng: Combine separate organizations or parts into a single unit.
标准化biāo zhǔn huà: Make quality or procedures uniform by setting shared methods and specifications.
规范guī fàn: Regulate actions or procedures by establishing rules or standards for them to follow.
Definition in Chinese
使多项内容在规则、形式或口径上达到相同的标准或状态，从而成为一个整体。shǐ duō xiàng nèi róng zài guī zé xíng shì huò kǒu jìng shàng dá dào xiāng tóng de biāo zhǔn huò zhuàng tài cóng ér chéng wéi yí gè zhéng tǐ
Word origin
The word combines 统 (tǒng, "bring together") + 一 (yī, "one"), expressing the movement from many parts toward one.
Usage tips
- For native English speakers, this verb is useful beyond politics: it also covers bringing office forms, rules, prices, or wording under one agreed arrangement.