What does 整理 mean in Chinese?

整理 (zhěng lǐ) means "to arrange; to tidy up; to sort out; to straighten out; to list systematically; to collate (data, files); to pack (luggage)" in Chinese. The new HSK exam tests it at HSK 4.

How do you pronounce 整理?

整理 is pronounced "zhěng lǐ" in Mandarin Chinese. It is made up of 2 syllables.

What HSK level is 整理?

整理 is an HSK 4 word on the new HSK exam syllabus. It is HSK 4 on both the old and the new exam.

What characters make up 整理?

整理 is made up of the characters 整, 理. Each character has its own meaning and can appear in other words.

How do you write 整理?

You can practice writing 整理 using our stroke order tool.

整理 (zhěng lǐ), to arrange

整理

zhěng lǐ

to arrange; to tidy up; to sort out; to straighten out

HSK 4verb

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整理

Definitions

(verb) to arrange
to tidy up
to sort out
to straighten out
to list systematically
to collate (data, files)
to pack (luggage)

Example Sentences

我需要整理。

Wǒ xūyào zhěnglǐ

I need arrangement

Related Words

收拾(shōu shi)· to put in order

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拾(shè)· to ascend in light steps

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排序(pái xù)· to sort

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理顺(lǐ shùn)· to straighten out

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HSK levels

New HSK exam: HSK 4
HSK 2.0: HSK 4
HSK Lord study list: HSK 3 list

整理: HSK 4 on both the old and the new exam. See where your old level lands

New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting is announced for 13 December 2026. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.

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