整个
zhěng geadjective★Beginner
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.
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Often used to emphasize the completeness or entirety of something.
Collocations
整个世界the whole world整个过程the entire process整个城市the whole city
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Related Phrases
整个世界phrase
the whole world
整个过程phrase
the entire process
💡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
suffix汉英词典