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定

dìng

Description

“定”是一个常用的字，意思是决定、固定或者一定。

"定" is a common character meaning to decide, fix, or certain.

它可以自己用，也常常和别的字一起用，比如“决定”“一定”“定时”。

It can be used alone or often combined with other characters, such as in "决定", "一定", "定时".

Meanings

定dìng

to decide; to fix; to set

我们定好了明天见面。

We have set to meet tomorrow.

一定yídìng

certainly; surely; definite

我明天一定来。

I will definitely come tomorrow.

定dìng

to reserve; to book; to order

我定了一张火车票。

I have booked a train ticket.

Related words

决定一定定时确定定金预定

Notes

  • Etymology

    定 combines 宀 (roof) with 正, suggesting settling something firmly in place.

  • Nuance

    定 alone often needs a companion character; 决定 means decide, 预定 means reserve.

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