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定义

dìngyì

Description

"定义"就是说明一个词或者一件事到底是什么意思。

"定义" means explaining what a word or thing actually means.

我们在学习的时候常常需要知道每个词的定义。

When we study, we often need to know the 定义 of each word.

Meanings

定义dìngyì

definition; explanation of what something means

请你说一下这个词的定义。

Please explain the definition of this word.

定义dìngyì

to define; to give a definition

老师给我们定义了这个新概念。

The teacher defined this new concept for us.

Related words

意思概念解释含义词典

Notes

  • Etymology

    定 (fix/determine) + 义 (meaning), literally "to fix the meaning".

  • Nuance

    works as both noun (a definition) and verb (to define).

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