Definitions
(adjective)
neat; uniform; even
(adjective)
simultaneous; all together
(verb)
to even out; to make level
Etymology
Simplified form of 齊. Pictograph of three stalks of grain. Alludes to the even and uniform appearance of a grain field.
About
Originating from a concept of evenly growing crops, the character '齐' historically conveyed ideas of neatness and uniformity, as reflected in its traditional form '齊' which structurally implies alignment through its compositional elements. The meaning of the character extended over time from describing physical evenness to representing abstract states like wholeness and concurrent action, thus acquiring uses such as 'together' or 'to make even'. The simplified form '齐' maintains this conceptual foundation while presenting a more streamlined graphic representation, illustrating how the character's functional evolution paralleled its formal reduction.
Etymology Hide
Example Sentences Hide
他的房间很整齐。
我们一齐去公园。
学生们齐声朗读。
这家商店商品齐全。
士兵们齐步走前进。
请把文字对齐左边。
这两位作家齐名于世。
为了确保活动顺利，所有设备必须齐全。