Definition
整肃 is a formal verb/adjective that combines two related senses: describing a person or environment as 'strict and rigorous' (of discipline, style, or character), and the action of 'rectifying, purging, or tightening up' — typically used in organizational or political contexts to mean removing undesirable elements and restoring order. As a stative verb, it can be used transitively (整肃纪律) or attributively (作风整肃).
s.v.
strictrigid (of discipline, atmosphere, or personal style)to purgeto rectifyto tighten up (organizationally or politically)
Examples
- 整肃，。Zhè wèi lǐngdǎo zuòfēng zhěng sù, cóng bù yǔnxǔ rènhé sōngxiè.This leader has a strict style and never allows any slackness.
- 整肃，。Gōngsī juédìng zhěng sù nèibù jìlǜ, yǐ tígāo xiàolǜ.The company decided to tighten internal discipline in order to improve efficiency.
- 整肃，。Zhèngfǔ dàlì zhěng sù fǔbài guānyuán, shēn dé mínxīn.The government vigorously purged corrupt officials and won popular support.
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