整个

The Chinese word 整个 (zhěnggè) is composed of two characters: 整 (zhěng) and 个 (gè). 整 means "whole", "entire", or "complete", while 个 is a measure word used for counting individual objects. Together, 整个 means "the whole thing", "the entire thing", or "the whole lot".The character 整 is composed of two parts: 鼎 (dǐng), which means "cauldron" or "tripod", and 正 (zhèng), which means "upright" or "correct". The combination of these two characters suggests the idea of something that is complete and well-balanced, like a cauldron that is standing upright.The character 个 is a pictograph that depicts a person standing with their arms outstretched. This character is often used as a measure word for counting people, but it can also be used to refer to individual objects in a general sense.When combined, the characters 整 and 个 form the word 整个, which means "the whole thing" or "the entire thing". This word can be used to refer to a physical object, a group of people, or an abstract concept. For example, you could say 整个世界 (zhěnggè shìjiè) to mean "the whole world", or 整个班级 (zhěnggè bānjí) to mean "the whole class".整个 is a versatile word that can be used in a variety of contexts. It is an important word to know for HSK learners, as it is used frequently in everyday speech and writing.