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制定 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
制定zhìdìngto draw upHSK 5, v, rank #5470, Medium
制定zhìdìngto formulateHSK 5, v, rank #5470, Medium
zhìdìng(zhi4ding4) T4
  1. 1to draw up
  2. 2to formulate
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March 24, 2026
制定zhìdìng(zhi4ding4)

制定 refers to the act of creating or formulating plans, policies, or regulations. It is commonly used in formal contexts such as government, business, or organizational settings where specific guidelines need to be established.

Frequency#5470DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese governance, 制定 policies is crucial for maintaining social order and economic stability, reflecting the importance placed on structure and regulation in society.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'zhi' (制) board where a team is 'ding' (定) down the rules. The character '制' looks like a tool, suggesting the idea of crafting or creating, while '定' indicates fixing or setting something in place, helping you remember that it means to formulate or draw up.

Meanings of 制定

zhìdìng(zhi4ding4)
1to draw up
2to formulate
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About 制定

制定Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#5470Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2

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AI Study Notes for 制定

Quick Contrast

制定 (zhìdìng) vs 制定计划 (zhìdìng jìhuà) — use 制定 when referring specifically to the act of formulating regulations rather than a specific plan.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a 'zhi' (制) board where a team is 'ding' (定) down the rules. The character '制' looks like a tool, suggesting the idea of crafting or creating, while '定' indicates fixing or setting something in place, helping you remember that it means to formulate or draw up.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 制定 with 设定 (shè dìng), which means to set something in place rather than create it anew. It is typically used in formal contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversations. Common collocations include 制定政策 (zhì dìng zhèng cè - formulate policies) and 制定计划 (zhì dìng jì huà - draw up plans).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 5 word, 制定 connects well with other verbs related to planning and decision-making, such as 计划 (jì huà - plan) and 决定 (jué dìng - decide). Focus on understanding its application in formal documents and discussions.

Cultural Note

In Chinese governance, 制定 policies is crucial for maintaining social order and economic stability, reflecting the importance placed on structure and regulation in society.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 制定 with informal contexts. For instance, saying '我制定了晚餐' (I formulated dinner) is incorrect; the correct phrase would be '我准备了晚餐' (I prepared dinner).

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Component Characters

制zhìsystem
HSK 68 strokes刂
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定dìngto set
HSK 48 strokes宀
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Grammar Patterns of 制定

制定 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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学校____了新规定，以确保学生的安全。

The school established new regulations to ensure student safety.

Example Sentences for 制定 (8)

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内务大臣正考虑制定一项针对跟踪骚扰的新法律。

nèi wù dà chén zhèng kǎo lǜ zhì dìng yī xiàng zhēn duì gēn zōng sāo rǎo de xīn fǎ lǜ。

The Home Secretary is considering a new law against stalking.
2
战后，为制定宪法组织了一次会议。

zhàn hòu， ， wéi zhì dìng xiàn fǎ zǔ zhī le yī cì huì。

After the war, a convention was set up to frame a constitution.
3
在我们的研究中，有几所大学制定了严格的学生行为规则。

zài wǒ mén de yán jiū zhōng， ， yǒu jī suǒ dà xué zhì dìng le yán gé de xué shēng háng wéi guī。

Several colleges in our study have rigid rules about student conduct.
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未经议会批准，国王不能制定法律。

wèi jīng yì huì pī zhǔn， ， guó wáng bù néng zhì dìng fǎ。

The king could not enact laws without the sanction of Parliament.
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实际上, "佛罗里达东海岸"案的裁决造成了坚决赞成非正式规则制定的推论.

shí jì shàng," , " fó luó lǐ dá dōng hǎi" àn " àn de cái jué zào chéng le jiān jué zàn chéng fēi zhèng shì guī zé zhì dìng de.

In effect, the Florida East Coast decision created a strong presumption in favor of informal rulemaking.
6
这些大机构总是随意制定规定，而且说变就变。

zhè xiē dà jī gòu zǒng shì suí yì zhì dìng guī dìng， ， ér qiě shuō biàn jiù。

These large institutions make — and change—the rules to suit themselves.
7
在地下室里，15名员工正在忙着缝制定做的外套。

zài dì xià shì lǐ，15 ，15 míng yuán gōng zhèng zài máng zháo féng zhì dìng zuò de wài。

In the basement fifteen employees are busy making bespoke coats.
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学校的教学大纲似乎是针对接受能力最差的学生制定的。

xué xiào de jiào xué dà gāng sì hū shì zhēn duì jiē shòu néng lì zuì chà de xué shēng zhì dìng de。

The school syllabus seems aimed at the lowest common denominator.

Cultural Notes for 制定

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese governance, 制定 policies is crucial for maintaining social order and economic stability, reflecting the importance placed on structure and regulation in society.

Frequently Asked Questions about 制定

You can say '我们需要制定一个新的计划' (We need to formulate a new plan).