Writing
不定 (bú dìng) — how to say "indefinite" in Chinese
不定
Indefinite
adjective · adverb
Character composition
不
not
定
to determine
Radicals / Keys
宀
Roof
#40 · mián · 3 strokes
一
One
#1 · yī · 1 stroke
Collocations
不定的时间
bú dìng de shíjiān
an unspecified time
Examples
我们的计划还不定。
Our plans are still indefinite.
时间不定。
The time is indefinite.
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Frequently asked questions
Indefinite meaning in Chinese
"indefinite" in Chinese is 不定 (bú dìng).
What does 不定 mean in English?
不定 (bú dìng) means "Indefinite".
How is 不定 pronounced?
It is pronounced bú dìng (written as bu ding, buding). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "indefinite" in Chinese characters?
It is written 不定: 不 has 4 strokes, 定 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 不定?
不定 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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