Writing
裁定 (cái dìng) — how to say "ruling" in Chinese
裁定
Ruling, verdict
verb
Character composition
裁
to cut, to decide
定
to set, to determine
Radicals / Keys
宀
Roof
#40 · mián · 3 strokes
衣
Clothes
#145 · yī · 6 strokes
Collocations
最终裁定
zuìzhōng cáidìng
final ruling
Examples
法官对案件作出了最终裁定。
The judge made a final ruling on the case.
法院裁定有效。
The court ruling is valid.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "ruling" in Chinese?
"ruling" in Chinese is 裁定 (cái dìng).
What does 裁定 mean in English?
裁定 (cái dìng) means "Ruling, verdict".
How is 裁定 pronounced?
It is pronounced cái dìng (written as cai ding, caiding). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "ruling" in Chinese characters?
It is written 裁定: 裁 has 12 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 裁定?
裁定 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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