zing2 deon6整頓整顿
Jyutpingzing2 deon6
Yalejíng deuhn
Definition
To rectify, consolidate, or reorganize in order to restore order, discipline, or standards.
neutralwork
How it's used
Focuses on the process of bringing order to a chaotic or lax situation. It implies a deliberate, top down effort to improve efficiency or standards, often used in professional or organizational contexts. While it can apply to personal habits, it carries a slightly formal or authoritative weight compared to simpler verbs like 執.
Examples
The company decided to rectify its internal discipline.
Related words
Common phrases
rectify discipline
rectify the general atmosphere
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 整理, which simply means to tidy up or organize physical objects. 整頓 implies a deeper structural change to rules or systems rather than just cleaning a desk or sorting files.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
