chỉnh trang

chỉnh trang

Cô ấy chỉnh trang lại bàn làm việc trước khi về.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To tidy up; to neaten; to put in order: The primary meaning of "chỉnh trang" is to make something neat, orderly, or presentable by arranging or adjusting its elements. It often implies a process of correction and improvement to achieve a better appearance or state.
    • To renovate; to refurbish; to beautify: In a broader sense, "chỉnh trang" can mean to improve the appearance or condition of a place, often through renovation or beautification efforts, making it more attractive or functional.
Usage Examples
  • Verb:
    • Cô ấy chỉnh trang lại bàn làm việc trước khi về. (She tidied up her desk before leaving.)
    • Thành phố đang chỉnh trang các tuyến phố chính. (The city is renovating the main streets.)
    • Hãy chỉnh trang lại quần áo cho gọn gàng. (Please neaten your clothes.)
Advanced Usage

  • "chỉnh trang đô thị": urban renovation/beautification.

    • Dự án chỉnh trang đô thị đã thay đổi bộ mặt khu trung tâm. (The urban beautification project changed the face of the downtown area.)

  • "chỉnh trang lại bản thân": to groom oneself; to improve one's personal appearance or demeanor.

    • Anh ấy dành thời gian để chỉnh trang lại bản thân trước buổi phỏng vấn. (He took time to groom himself before the interview.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Chỉnh đốn (v): to reorganize, to rectify (often used for systems, organizations, or conduct). It has a stronger connotation of correcting faults and imposing discipline.

    • Công ty cần chỉnh đốn lại bộ máy quản lý. (The company needs to reorganize its management apparatus.)

  • Trang trí (v): to decorate, to adorn. This focuses more on adding decorative elements rather than the corrective ordering implied by "chỉnh trang."

    • Họ trang trí ngôi nhà để đón Giáng Sinh. (They decorated the house for Christmas.)
Synonyms
  • Tidy up: to make neat and orderly.
  • Refurbish: to renovate and redecorate.
  • Beautify: to make beautiful.
  • Neaten: to make tidy.
Related Idioms

Note: "Chỉnh trang" itself is not commonly used in fixed idiomatic expressions. Its usage is typically literal, describing physical or aesthetic improvement.