整洁

• Pinyin: zhěng jié
• Hanzi breakdown: 整 = 束 + 攵 + 正 (orderly); 洁 = 氵+ 吉 (clean — water purifying)

Meaning

Neat and tidy; clean and orderly. Describing an environment or appearance that is well-organised and free of clutter.

Applies to physical spaces (房间整洁), clothing and appearance (衣着整洁), and handwriting or documents (字迹整洁). A positive quality emphasising order and cleanliness.

Examples

1. 她的办公桌总是保持整洁，文件摆放有序。 Her desk is always neat, with files arranged in order.
2. 走进这个社区，整洁的街道和绿化给人留下深刻印象。 Walking into this neighborhood, the clean streets and greenery leave a deep impression.
3. 面试时，整洁的着装能给面试官留下良好的第一印象。 For an interview, neat attire can make a great first impression on the interviewer.

Usage Guide

Context: daily life, workplace, appearance

Tone: positive

Do Say

• 请保持教室整洁，不要随地乱扔垃圾。(Please keep the classroom neat and tidy — do not litter.)
• 他穿着整洁，举止得体，给客户留下了专业的印象。(He dressed neatly and behaved appropriately, leaving clients with a professional impression.)

Don't Say

• 这道菜很整洁 — 整洁 describes spaces, appearances, or documents, not food; use 摆盘精致 for neatly presented dishes

Origin & History

整 (orderly/arranged) + 洁 (clean)

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal