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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
整合zhěnghéto conformHSK 7, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #16208, Very Hard
整合zhěnghéto integrateHSK 7, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #16208, Very Hard
zhěnghé(zheng3he2)zheng he T3
  1. 1to conform
  2. 2to integrate
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March 24, 2026

整合zhěnghé(zheng3he2)

整合 (zhěnghé) means to integrate or consolidate different elements into a cohesive whole. It is commonly used in contexts such as business, education, and technology when discussing the merging of resources, information, or systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Strokes22Frequency#16208DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In modern Chinese business practices, 整合 is often emphasized as a strategy for companies to streamline operations and maximize productivity. This reflects a cultural value placed on efficiency and collective effort.

Memory tip

Think of 整 (zhěng) as a 'whole' and 合 (hé) as 'to join' together. Imagine gathering scattered puzzle pieces (整) and putting them together (合) to form a complete picture. This visual of integration can help you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 整合

zhěnghé(zheng3he2)
1to conform
2to integrate
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整合Simplified
22Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

整合 (zhěnghé) vs 合并 (hébìng) — use 整合 when emphasizing the integration of diverse elements into a unified system, while 合并 focuses more on the act of merging entities or organizations.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of using 整合 in formal contexts, such as business meetings or academic discussions. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar words like 合并 (hébìng), which specifically means 'to merge' rather than the broader sense of integration. Remember to use the correct tone: 整 (zhěng) with the third tone and 合 (hé) with the second tone.

HSK Study Tips

While 整合 is not on the HSK list, it connects well with vocabulary related to organization and structure, such as 组织 (zǔzhī - to organize) and 整理 (zhěnglǐ - to arrange). Focus on understanding how 整合 can be applied in various contexts to improve your comprehension and usage.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 整合 with 合并, mistakenly using 整合 when they mean to say 'merge'. For example, saying '我们需要整合这两个公司' (We need to integrate these two companies) should be corrected to '我们需要合并这两个公司'.

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Component characters

整zhěngexactly
HSK 416 strokes攵
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合gě100 ml
HSK 56 strokes口
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How to say to conform in Chinese

“to conform” in Chinese is整合zhěnghé

整合 (zhěnghé) means to integrate or consolidate different elements into a cohesive whole. It is commonly used in contexts such as business, education, and technology when discussing the merging of resources, information, or systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

When to use 整合

Be mindful of using 整合 in formal contexts, such as business meetings or academic discussions. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar words like 合并 (hébìng), which specifically means 'to merge' rather than the broader sense of integration. Remember to use the correct tone: 整 (zhěng) with the third tone and 合 (hé) with the second tone.

整合 or something close to it

整合 (zhěnghé) vs 合并 (hébìng) — use 整合 when emphasizing the integration of diverse elements into a unified system, while 合并 focuses more on the act of merging entities or organizations.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 整合 with 合并, mistakenly using 整合 when they mean to say 'merge'. For example, saying '我们需要整合这两个公司' (We need to integrate these two companies) should be corrected to '我们需要合并这两个公司'.

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