tề chỉnh

Các học sinh đứng tề chỉnh trong hàng ngay ngắn.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Neat and tidy: Describes a state of being orderly, well-arranged, and presentable, often in appearance or arrangement.
   • Proper and correct: Refers to being in a correct, appropriate, or decorous manner, conforming to expected standards.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Anh ấy ăn mặc rất tề chỉnh. (He dresses very neatly and properly.)
  • Căn phòng được sắp xếp tề chỉnh. (The room is arranged in an orderly fashion.)
  • Học sinh đứng thành hàng tề chỉnh. (The students stand in neat and proper lines.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "tề chỉnh" often carries a formal or slightly literary tone and is commonly used to describe formal attire, disciplined formations, or meticulous preparations for an important occasion.

Variants and Related Words

• Chỉnh tề (adj): This is a direct variant with the same meaning and usage as "tề chỉnh."
  • Mọi người đều đến dự đầy đủ và ăn mặc chỉnh tề. (Everyone attended fully and dressed properly.)

Synonyms

• Neat: clean and tidy in appearance.
• Orderly: arranged or organized in a systematic way.
• Proper: correct according to social or formal rules.

Related Idioms

• "Áo quần tề chỉnh": Impeccably dressed.
  • Cô ấy xuất hiện với áo quần tề chỉnh. (She appeared impeccably dressed.)