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
The character "齐" originates from a pictographic concept representing leveled or evenly growing grain, conveying its core meaning of uniformity and neatness. Its traditional form "齊" structurally incorporates graphical elements that suggest alignment and order, reflecting this initial concept. Over time, the semantic scope of "齐" expanded from denoting physical evenness to abstract applications, such as expressing completeness in terms like "齐全" and indicating collective or simultaneous action in words like "一齐". The character's modern forms, while simplified in structure, continue to draw upon this etymological foundation, with its usage evolving to encompass a range of meanings related to unity, entirety, and coordinated effort.
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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。