Definition
井然有序 is a four-character idiom (成语) meaning 'in perfect order' or 'well-organized'. The literal breakdown is 井然 ('neatly arranged') + 有序 ('having order'). You can use it to describe a tidy room, a well-run event, or an organized system. It's more formal than 整齐 and often appears in written or formal speech.
f.e.
orderlyin good orderwell-organized
Examples
- 井然有序。Tā de shūzhuō zǒngshì shōushi de jǐng rán yǒu xù.His desk is always kept in order.
- 井然有序，。Zhěnggè huìyì jìnxíng de jǐng rán yǒu xù, méiyǒu chūxiàn rènhé wèntí.The entire meeting proceeded in an orderly manner without any issues.
- 井然有序，。Túshūguǎn lǐ de shū bǎifàng de jǐng rán yǒu xù, hěn róngyì zhǎodào.The books in the library are arranged neatly, making them easy to find.
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