定
Meaning:
to decide, to fix, to settle; to order; definite, fixed, sure
HSK 5
Frequency:
#1792
Pinyin:
dìng
Strokes:
8
Radical:
宀
How to Write 定 - 8 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "定" in Chinese
The Chinese character 定 (dìng) means "to decide, to fix, to settle; to order; definite, fixed, sure". It is classified as an HSK 5 character, making it part of advanced Chinese vocabulary. This character is written with 8 strokes. Common words containing 定 include: 一定, 不定, 人定.
📚 Words and Phrases with 定
Common words containing this character
一定
surely
HSK 2
不定
indefinite
HSK 2
人定
middle of the night
HSK 2
估定
to assess
HSK 2
保定
see 保定市[Bao3 ding4 Shi4]
HSK 2
假定
to assume
HSK 2
入定
(Buddhism) to enter a meditative state
HSK 2
内定
to select sb for a position without announcing the decision until later
HSK 2
判定
to judge
HSK 2
制定
to draw up; to formulate
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: A person 疋 settling under a roof 宀
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "定"?
- The pinyin is dìng
- How many strokes does "定" have?
- It has 8 strokes
- What does "定" mean?
- to decide, to fix, to settle; to order; definite, fixed, sure
- What is the radical of "定"?
- The radical is "宀"