秩
序

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The word "秩序" is formed by combining two characters, each constructed with semantic and phonetic components. "秩" uses the radical "禾" (grain) for its association with orderly harvests and the phonetic "失" (shi) for pronunciation, historically conveying systematic arrangement. "序" uses the radical "广" (building) for structural sequence and the phonetic "予" (yu) for sound, originally denoting spatial order. Together, these characters reinforce the concept of order, resulting in the meaning "order" or "sequence".

Example Sentences Hide

这里的秩序很好。

Zhèlǐ de zhìxù hěn hǎo.

The order here is very good.

学校需要良好的秩序。

Xuéxiào xūyào liánghǎo de zhìxù.

The school needs good order.

维护社会秩序是每个人的责任。

Wéihù shèhuì zhìxù shì měi gè rén de zérèn.

Maintaining social order is everyone's responsibility.

在公共场所，遵守秩序可以避免混乱。

Zài gōnggòng chǎngsuǒ, zūnshǒu zhìxù kěyǐ bìmiǎn hùnluàn.

In public places, following order can avoid chaos.

法律的存在是为了保障社会秩序和公民权利。

Fǎlǜ de cúnzài shì wèile bǎozhàng shèhuì zhìxù hé gōngmín quánlì.

The existence of law is to protect social order and citizens' rights.

Word Definition - 秩序

zhì xù order; orderliness (in society, in the classroom, on the roads etc)

Individual Character Details

秩 zhì
序 xù