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排列 (páiliè) vs 组织 (zǔzhī): choose 排列 when emphasizing the order of items, while 组织 focuses more on the overall arrangement or structure.
In formal contexts, 排列 is often used in mathematical or data analysis discussions, while in informal settings, it might refer to everyday organization tasks. A common mistake is confusing 排列 with 组合 (zǔ hé), which means combination; 排列 emphasizes order, while 组合 emphasizes selection without order.
As an HSK 4 word, 排列 connects with other terms related to organization and arrangement, such as 组织 (zǔ zhī, organize) and 安排 (ān pái, arrange). Focus on using it in sentences that describe processes or methods of ordering.
Learners often mix up 排列 with similar words like 整理 (zhěng lǐ, to organize). For example, saying '我想整理这些书' (Wǒ xiǎng zhěng lǐ zhèxiē shū) when they mean to arrange them in a specific order should use 排列 instead.
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How to say array in Chinese
“array” in Chinese is排列
排列 (pái liè) refers to the act of arranging or ordering items in a specific sequence. It is commonly used in contexts like organizing data, seating arrangements, or even scheduling activities. The nuance lies in the emphasis on the order of elements rather than just their grouping.
When to use 排列
In formal contexts, 排列 is often used in mathematical or data analysis discussions, while in informal settings, it might refer to everyday organization tasks. A common mistake is confusing 排列 with 组合 (zǔ hé), which means combination; 排列 emphasizes order, while 组合 emphasizes selection without order.
排列 or something close to it
排列 (páiliè) vs 组织 (zǔzhī): choose 排列 when emphasizing the order of items, while 组织 focuses more on the overall arrangement or structure.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mix up 排列 with similar words like 整理 (zhěng lǐ, to organize). For example, saying '我想整理这些书' (Wǒ xiǎng zhěng lǐ zhèxiē shū) when they mean to arrange them in a specific order should use 排列 instead.
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Grammar Patterns of 排列
排列 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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她那擦得干干净净的架子上____着几百个果酱罐。
Hundreds of jam pots lined her scrubbed shelves.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 排列
排列 focuses on the order of items, while 组合 refers to selecting items without regard to their order.
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