整个
zhěng ge
whole
整个城市都在庆祝节日。
The whole city is celebrating the holiday.
general
The entire or whole of something; all of something.
他吃了整个蛋糕。
He ate the whole cake.
整个过程花了三个小时。
The entire process took three hours.
Often used to emphasize the completeness or entirety of something.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Emphasis on Completeness
Use '整个' to emphasize that something is complete or entire, often contrasting with a part or portion.
Word Origin
Composed of '整' (zhěng, meaning 'complete' or 'whole') and '个' (ge, a measure word).
Usage Notes
Can be used to emphasize the entirety of a thing or situation, often with a sense of completeness or inclusiveness.
Word Breakdown
整
complete, whole
root个
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