COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 整 is built
Traditional etymology note: 敕 (order) suggests the meaning, while 正 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 整 (zhěng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bound form) whole; complete; entire; (before a measure word) whole; (before or after number + measure word) exactly
zhěngTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 16 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhěng
整
(bound form) whole; complete; entire; (before a measure word) whole; (before or after number + measure word) exactly
Common words
zhěng gè
整个
whole; entire; total
zhěng lǐ
整理
to arrange; to tidy up; to sort out; to straighten out
tiáo zhěng
调整
to adjust; adjustment; revision
wán zhěng
完整
complete; intact
zhěng qí
整齐
orderly; neat; even; tidy
zhěng tǐ
整体
whole entity; entire body; synthesis; as a whole (situation, construction, team etc)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
整
整
整
整
整
整
整
整
LEARNING TIP
Remember 整
Say “zhěng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 16 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 整
Common words and phrases
zhěng gè
whole; entire; total
zhěng lǐ
to arrange; to tidy up; to sort out; to straighten out
tiáo zhěng
to adjust; adjustment; revision
wán zhěng
complete; intact
zhěng qí
orderly; neat; even; tidy
zhěng tǐ
whole entity; entire body; synthesis; as a whole (situation, construction, team etc)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“整”。
Zhège zì shì “zhěng”.
This character is “整”.
我正在学习“整”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhěng” zì.
I am learning the character “整”.
请写一遍“整”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhěng”.
Please write “整” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 整?
整 is written with 16 strokes.
What does 整 (zhěng) mean?
整 (zhěng) means (bound form) whole; complete; entire; (before a measure word) whole; (before or after number + measure word) exactly.
What is the radical of 整?
The radical of 整 is 攵, associated with Not yet classified.