zhěng lǐ
to arrange
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我正在整理我的房间。
wǒ zhèngzài zhěnglǐ wǒ de fángjiān.
I am tidying up my room.
她正在整理她的衣服。
tā zhèngzài zhěnglǐ tā de yīfu.
She is organizing her clothes.
他们正在整理他们的文件。
tāmen zhèngzài zhěnglǐ tāmen de wénjiàn.
They are sorting out their documents.
打乱 (dǎluàn)
disorganize
弄乱 (nòngluàn)
mess up
The Chinese word 整理 (zhěnglǐ) is composed of two characters: 整 (zhěng) and 理 (lǐ). 整 means "to整頓", "to put in order", or "to organize", while 理 means "to manage", "to sort out", or "to arrange". Together, 整理 means "to tidy up", "to整理", or "to organize".The word 整理 has been used in Chinese for centuries. It is first recorded in the Shuowen Jiezi, a Chinese dictionary compiled in the 2nd century CE. In the Shuowen Jiezi, 整理 is defined as "to put in order".整理 is a common word in modern Chinese. It is used in a variety of contexts, including:- 整理房间 (zhěnglǐ fángjiān): to tidy up a room- 整理衣服 (zhěnglǐ yīfu): to organize clothes- 整理文件 (zhěnglǐ wénjiàn): to sort out files- 整理思绪 (zhěnglǐ sīxù): to organize one's thoughts整理 is a useful word for HSK learners to know. It is a common word that can be used in a variety of contexts. By understanding the etymology of 整理, HSK learners can better understand the meaning and usage of this word.
