neat and tidy; solemn and serious
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
neat and tidy; orderly; properly arranged
formalDescribes the physical appearance of objects, often implying a sense of formality and proper arrangement. More common in written or formal spoken language.
Tā他
de的
xī西
zhuāng装
zǒng总
shì是
chuān穿
dé得
bǎn板
bǎn板
zhèng正
zhèng正
de的
。
His suit is always worn very neatly and properly.
Zhè这
xiē些
wén文
jiàn件
xū需
yào要
bǎi摆
fàng放
dé得
bǎn板
bǎn板
zhèng正
zhèng正
。
These documents need to be arranged in an orderly fashion.
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Zhè这
jiān间
jiào教
shì室
de的
zhuō桌
yǐ椅
dōu都
bǎi摆
dé得
hěn很
bǎn板
zhèng正
。
The desks and chairs in this classroom are all arranged very neatly.
adjective
solemn and serious; earnest and proper
formalDescribes a person's manner, attitude, or expression, indicating seriousness, formality, and a lack of frivolity.
Tā他
zài在
dà大
huì会
shàng上
bǎn板
bǎn板
zhèng正
zhèng正
de地
zuò做
le了
bào报
gào告
。
He gave his report in a very solemn and proper manner at the assembly.
Lǎo老
rén人
bǎn板
zhèng正
de的
shén神
qíng情
ràng让
rén人
bù不
yóu由
dé得
sù肃
rán然
qǐ起
jìng敬
。
The old man's solemn and dignified expression makes one feel respect spontaneously.
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Duì对
dài待
gōng工
zuò作
，
tā他
yī一
xiàng向
tài态
dù度
bǎn板
zhèng正
。
He always treats his work with a serious and earnest attitude.