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组织

zǔ zhī
verb/noun★Intermediate💡 organize
general

to organize or arrange people, events, or activities in a structured way

政府组织了抗议活动。

The government organized the protest.

我们需要组织这次活动的日程。

We need to organize the schedule for this event.

💡

Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.

general

an organized group of people with a particular purpose, such as a political party or a labor union

这个组织致力于环保事业。

This organization is dedicated to environmental protection.

💡

Often refers to formal groups with a shared goal.

🏥Medicine
technical

in biology, a group of cells or tissues that perform a specific function

肝脏是一个重要的器官组织。

The liver is an important organ tissue.

💡

Used in medical and biological contexts.

Collocations

组织活动organize an event组织会议organize a meeting组织者organizer工会组织labor union组织能力organizational skills

Synonyms

安排筹备团体机构

Antonyms

解散混乱

💡Pro Tip

Distinguish between verb and noun uses

When 组织 is used as a verb, it means 'to organize' (e.g., 组织会议). When used as a noun, it means 'organization' or 'group' (e.g., 一个组织). Pay attention to the context to determine its role.

⚡Gold Rule

Use 组织 for planned activities

组织 is typically used for planned, structured activities or groups. For casual or unstructured gatherings, consider using 安排 (arrange) or 聚会 (gathering).

📖Word Origin

组织 is a Chinese compound word composed of 组 (zǔ, 'to group' or 'to form') and 织 (zhī, 'to weave' or 'fabric'). Originally, it referred to the act of weaving threads into fabric, metaphorically extending to the idea of organizing people or ideas into a cohesive structure.

📝Usage Notes

组织 is a versatile word used in both everyday and formal contexts. In modern usage, it often implies a sense of structure, coordination, and purpose. It can refer to both the action of organizing and the result of that action (an organized group).

Word Breakdown

组
to group or form
root
+
织
to weave or fabric
root
汉英词典

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