📖 Meaning
This idiom describes things being neatly organized, orderly, and methodical. It conveys the idea that every item has its proper place and everything is arranged in a tidy, systematic fashion. It is often used to describe someone's belongings or work being well-organized.
📜 Origin Story
The idiom originates from a modern literary work — the song-and-dance drama 'Little Red Army Soldier' (《小红军》) by Bai Chengren and He Jiguang. In the story, a character is described carrying both a red-tasseled spear and a hand grenade, with everything arranged neatly and in order, looking just like a seasoned Red Army soldier. The phrase vividly captures the sense of military tidiness and disciplined organization.
💡 Example Usage
他把房间收拾得归十归一，每样东西都放在该放的位置上。
He tidied up the room so that everything was neatly in order, with every item placed exactly where it should be.
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🔤 Quick Facts
- Chinese: 归十归一
- Pinyin: guī shí guī yī
- Literal Translation: return ten, return one
- Category: Method
- Characters: 4