zing2 cik1 zing2 deon6整飭整顿整饬整顿
Jyutpingzing2 cik1 zing2 deon6
Yalejíng chīk jíng deuhn
Definition
To rectify, consolidate, or put in good order.
neutralworkdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the process of bringing order to a chaotic situation, whether it is a physical space, a business structure, or an organization. While it carries a sense of authority, it is frequently applied to professional or administrative contexts where efficiency needs to be restored. It implies a systematic approach rather than just a quick clean-up.
Related words
Common phrases
rectify discipline
consolidate business operations
Common mistake
Avoid using this for simple household chores like tidying a bedroom, as it sounds overly formal and administrative. For everyday tidying, use 執屋 or 執拾 instead.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
