Meaning
统一 means to bring together separate parts into a single whole, or to describe something that is unified and consistent. It can refer to political unification (like unifying a country), standardization (like unified regulations), or making things uniform and consistent across different contexts.
Usage
Commonly used in formal contexts, political discourse, and business settings. As a verb, it often takes an object (统一标准 'unify standards', 统一思想 'unify thinking'). As an adjective, it describes things that are uniform or standardized (统一的价格 'uniform prices'). The word carries connotations of orderliness and cohesion.
Examples
- 01我们需要统一各部门的工作流程。.We need to unify the work processes of all departments.
- 02这家连锁店在全国实行统一价格。.This chain store implements uniform prices nationwide.
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Common collocations
- 统一标准unified standards
- 统一思想to unify thinking/ideology
- 统一管理unified management
- 国家统一national unification
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 统 (to govern/control) with 一 (one), literally meaning 'to bring under one control' or 'to make into one.' This compound has been used historically in contexts of political unification and administrative standardization.