Basic Meaning
v
Often used in formal contexts or compound words like 稳定, 安定, 心神不定 (to describe an unsettled mind).
to calm down; to settle; to stabilize
平静;稳固。
Words:
立定坐定心神不定安定稳定
Sentences:
- 她需要安定下来,好好休息一下。She needs to settle down and rest properly.
- 在回答之前,我先定了定神。Before answering, I first calmed my mind.
adj
Used to describe facts, rules, or situations that are set and not open to change.
fixed; unchangeable; established; set
不可变更的,规定的,不动的。
Words:
确定定局定理定论定义
Sentences:
- 开会的时间已经定了,不能改了。The meeting time is already fixed and cannot be changed.
- 这是一个定理,经过了科学证明。This is a theorem, proven by science.
v
Frequently used for making decisions, plans, or reaching a conclusion.
to decide; to determine; to finalize
决定;使确定。
Words:
商定定计划定规划断定规定
Sentences:
- 我们还没商定旅行的具体日期。We haven't decided on the exact date for the trip yet.
- 老板让我定下个月的销售计划。The boss asked me to decide on the sales plan for next month.
v
Can refer to physically fixing something or settling in a place (e.g., 定居, to settle down).
to fix in place; to fasten; to settle down
固定;使固定。
Words:
定影定睛定居定神平定
Synonyms:
固
Antonyms:
Sentences:
- 他们在北京定居已经十年了。They have settled down in Beijing for ten years.
adj
Often found in compound words specifying a set quantity, time, or price.
stipulated; prescribed; fixed (as a rule or amount)
规定的。
Words:
定价定量定期定时定额
Sentences:
- 这家超市的牛奶有定期折扣。This supermarket has regular discounts on milk.
- 请按规定领取材料。Please collect the materials according to the regulations.
v
Common for making reservations (e.g., for seats, hotel rooms, appointments).
to book; to reserve; to arrange in advance
预先约定。
Words:
定酒席约定预定定计定婚
Sentences:
- 我提前在餐厅定了一个包间。I booked a private room at the restaurant in advance.
- 我们约定下周六一起去爬山。We made an appointment to go hiking together next Saturday.
adv
A classical or formal adverbial usage. In modern spoken Chinese, 一定 or 肯定 is more common.
<literary> definitely; surely; certainly
〈书〉一定;必定。
Words:
Sentences:
- 他学习如此努力,前途定是一片光明。He studies so hard; his future is surely bright.
Writing & Component
Radical宀
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Stroke Count8
Strokes丶丶㇇一丨一丿㇏
