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Referring to 'whole' or 'entire' with 整个 (zhěnggè)
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Structure
整个 + Noun
Explanation
The word 整个 (zhěnggè) means 'whole,' 'entire,' or 'all of' and is placed before a noun to emphasize totality or completeness. It stresses that nothing is excluded from the scope being described. Common examples include 整个世界 (the whole world) and 整个过程 (the entire process).
Examples
整个下午他都在图书馆看书。
Zhěnggè xiàwǔ tā dōu zài túshūguǎn kàn shū.
He spent the entire afternoon reading in the library.
这件事影响了整个公司的运营。
Zhè jiàn shì yǐngxiǎng le zhěnggè gōngsī de yùnyíng.
This matter affected the entire company's operations.
整个城市都在为这场比赛感到兴奋。
Zhěnggè chéngshì dōu zài wèi zhè chǎng bǐsài gǎndào xīngfèn.
The entire city is excited about this competition.