工整

• Pinyin: gōng zhěng
• Hanzi breakdown: 工 = crafted, meticulous; 整 = 束 + 攴 + 正 (to put in order)

Meaning

Neat; tidy; well-organised. Describes writing, arrangement, or work that is carefully done and visually orderly.

Commonly used to praise handwriting, document formatting, or the careful execution of detailed work. Implies both aesthetic neatness and disciplined effort.

Examples

1. 他的字写得非常工整，一笔一划都很清晰。 His handwriting is very neat, and every stroke is clearly written.
2. 报告格式工整，令阅读者赏心悦目。 The report is neatly formatted, making it a pleasure to read.
3. 作业写得工整是一种良好的学习习惯。 Writing homework neatly is a good study habit.

Usage Guide

Context: education, documents, calligraphy, workplace

Tone: positive

Do Say

• 请把答案写得工整一些，方便批改。(Please write your answers more neatly so they are easier to mark.)
• 这份申请表填写得十分工整，给评审留下了好印象。(The application form was filled in very neatly, making a good impression on the reviewers.)

Don't Say

• 工整 for a person's appearance — use 整洁 or 端庄; 工整 applies to writing, layout, or crafted work, not personal grooming

Origin & History

工 (craftsmanship) + 整 (orderly, tidy)

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal