(lǔn) - To arrange, to put in order & to gather, to collect

Tone 3

lǔn | 13 strokes | radical:

· lǔn

To arrange, to put in order;

to gather, to collect;

to sort out.

To arrange, to put in orderto gather, to collectto sort out.

Usage highlights

Organize notesGather documentsSort booksArrange materialsSystematic arrangementCollection and organization

Synonyms

  • to organize, to manage
  • to arrange, to put in order
  • to compile, to edit

Antonyms

  • chaotic, disordered
  • scattered, dispersed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He needs to organize his scattered notes (稐理笔记).
  • She gathered the documents for the meeting (稐集文件).
  • The librarian sorted the returned books (稐整图书).
  • We should arrange these materials systematically (稐排材料).

Collocations

  • Organize notes(稐理笔记)
  • Gather documents(稐集文件)
  • Sort books(稐整图书)
  • Arrange materials(稐排材料)
  • Systematic arrangement(稐序)
  • Collection and organization(稐辑)

Idioms

  • Systematically arranged and clearly presented(稐然有序)
  • Well-organized and methodical(条分缕稐)
  • Orderly and systematic(井井有稐)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 稐 appears in classical texts related to organization and systematic arrangement.
  • It reflects the traditional Chinese value of order and proper organization in both scholarly and administrative contexts.
  • The character combines the grain radical (禾) with the phonetic component 仑, suggesting the ordering of agricultural produce or resources.

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