Chinese
zhěngdùn
Meaning: to reorganize; to consolidate; to improve (discipline, order, etc.)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

整頓
整
頓
整顿
整
顿

Example sentences

The city government decided to start reorganizing the traffic order in the urban area.
他大刀闊斧地整頓公司,非常有魄力。
他大刀阔斧地整顿公司,非常有魄力。
He reorganized the company with great boldness and resolve.

Usage Notes

Used when bringing order to a messy or ineffective situation, such as traffic, discipline, or an organization.

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