组织
zǔzhī
To organize in Chinese is 组织 (zǔzhī).
The verb 组织 is used to mean to arrange in working order.
Meaning: to arrange in working order (verb)
Which one should you use?
While 组织 means to organize a structure or group, 整理 is used for tidying up physical objects or organizing files/thoughts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word 组织 can function as both a verb meaning 'to organize' and a noun meaning 'organization'.
How do you pronounce it?
zǔzhī
Did you know?
- In a biological context, 组织 is the exact word used for 'tissue', such as muscle or nerve tissue. The concept of organizing a group and the physical organization of cells are described by the same term.
- During the mid-20th century, 组织 took on a strong political connotation, often referring specifically to the 'Party organization' or a clandestine cell. Using it in a casual setting could historically imply a level of formality or secrecy.
- While 组织 is used for organizing a committee, the act of organizing a schedule or a trip often uses 安排 (ānpái). Using 组织 for a simple dinner party might sound like you are planning a large-scale corporate event.
Examples in context
- 我们需要组织一次会议 (wǒmen xūyào zǔzhī yīcì huìyì)We need to organize a meeting
- 请整理你的文件 (qǐng zhěnglǐ nǐ de wénjiàn)Please organize your files
- 我们正在筹备一场会议 (wǒmen zhèngzài chóubèi yī chǎng huìyì)We are organizing a conference
- 我们这个周末安排一顿晚餐 (wǒmen zhège zhōumò ānpái yī dùn wǎncān)Let's organize a dinner this weekend
- 我得去打理一下我的办公室 (wǒ děi qù dǎlǐ yīxià wǒ de bàngōngshì)I have to organize my office
- 整下啲書 (zing2 haa6 di1 syu1)Organize the books
- 组织一次旅行 (zǔzhī yīcì lǚxíng)Organize a trip
- 组织会议To organize a meeting
- 我们需要组织一次会议。Wǒmen xūyào zǔzhī yīcì huìyì.We need to organize a meeting.
- 他负责组织这个活动。Tā fùzé zǔzhī zhège huódòng.He is responsible for organizing this event.
- 你要学会组织语言。Nǐ yào xuéhuì zǔzhī yǔyán.You need to learn how to organize your words.
Example conversation
Junjie and Yuting are discussing a community project.
- 俊杰 Junjie雨婷，你能组织这个志愿者团队吗？Yǔtíng, nǐ néng zǔzhī zhège zhìyuànzhě tuántuì ma?Yuting, can you organize this volunteer team?
- 雨婷 Yuting没问题，我这就去组织他们。Méi wèntí, wǒ zhè jiù qù zǔzhī tāmen.No problem, I will go organize them right now.
- 俊杰 Junjie太好了，谢谢你的帮助。Tài hǎole, xièxiè nǐ de bāngzhù.Great, thank you for your help.
- 雨婷 Yuting不客气，这是我应该做的。Bù kèqì, zhè shì wǒ yīnggāi zuò de.You're welcome, it's what I should do.
