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定 (dìng) means to set, fix, determine, or decide something. It is commonly used in contexts where a decision is made, such as setting a date or fixing a price. The nuance implies a sense of certainty and finality in the action.","Imagine a person ‘setting’ a table for a dinner party. The character 定 looks like a table with a roof (the top part) and legs (the bottom part) symbolizing something stable and fixed. Remember the sound 'dìng' as you imagine the clinking of dishes being ‘set’ on the table.","Be cautious not to confuse 定 with similar-sounding words that convey different meanings. It is often used in both formal and informal contexts, but it’s essential to pair it with appropriate nouns for clarity, such as 定价 (fixed price) or 决定 (decision).","定 is relevant to HSK Level 3 and 4, connecting with words like 决定 (juédìng - to decide) and 设定 (shèdìng - to set up). Students should focus on its use in decision-making contexts and practice forming phrases with it.","In Chinese culture, the concept of making fixed decisions is often associated with the importance of stability and reliability, particularly in business and personal commitments. For instance, setting a wedding date is considered a significant step in Chinese traditions.",[710,713,716],{"a":711,"q":712},"You can use 定 to express setting something, for example, 定一个时间 (dìng yī gè shíjiān) means 'to set a time'.","How do you use 定 in a sentence?",{"a":714,"q":715},"Yes, 定 is appropriate in both formal and informal writing, especially in contexts like contracts or agreements.","Is 定 used in formal writing?",{"a":717,"q":718},"Absolutely, you can ask, 你什么时候定的？ (Nǐ shénme shíhòu dìng de?) which means 'When did you set it?'","Can you use 定 in a question?","Learners often misuse 定 by saying things like '我定了这个' (Wǒ dìngle zhège) when they mean 'I reserved this' instead of 'I decided this.' The correct term for reserving is 预定 (yùdìng).","确定 (quèdìng) is used when emphasizing the confirmation or assurance of something, while 定 (dìng) focuses more on the act of setting or deciding.","2026-03-24T08:08:39.000Z",{"title":20,"description":20,"og_image":20},{},[],[],"/chinese-dictionary/chinese-to-english/hsk-4/%E5%AE%9A-ding4/",{"hanzi":7,"pinyin":205,"tone":25,"tone_class":207,"first_gloss":217,"hsk_level":25,"radical":42,"stroke_count":40,"audio_url":211,"word_family":728,"slug":6},[443,449,455,462,7],[730,733,736],{"name":731,"url":732},"Dictionary","/chinese-dictionary/",{"name":734,"url":735},"HSK 4","/chinese-dictionary/hsk-4/",{"name":7,"url":726},{"senses":188,"pronunciations":10,"examples":628,"compounds":183,"words_with":738,"confusables":194,"flashcards":194,"quizzes":194,"checkpoints":40},20,{"defined_term":740,"learning_resource":749,"breadcrumb_list":759,"faq_page":767},{"@context":741,"@type":742,"name":7,"description":217,"inLanguage":743,"inDefinedTermSet":744,"url":748},"https://schema.org","DefinedTerm","zh",{"@type":745,"name":746,"url":747},"DefinedTermSet","HSK 4 Vocabulary","https://beta.mandarintemple.com/chinese-dictionary/hsk-4/","https://beta.mandarintemple.com/chinese-dictionary/chinese-to-english/hsk-4/%E5%AE%9A-ding4/",{"@context":741,"@type":750,"name":751,"description":752,"educationalLevel":734,"teaches":753,"inLanguage":754,"learningResourceType":756,"isAccessibleForFree":210,"url":748},"LearningResource","定 (dìng) — HSK 4 Chinese","Chinese 定 (dìng): to set. 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