Writing
测定 (cè dìng) — how to say "to determine" in Chinese
测定
To determine, to measure
verb
Character composition
测
to measure
定
to set
Radicals / Keys
宀
Roof
#40 · mián · 3 strokes
水
Water
#85 · shuǐ · 4 strokes
Collocations
测定温度
cè dìng wēn dù
to measure the temperature
测定距离
cè dìng jù lí
to measure the distance
Examples
科学家测定这个地区的空气质量。
Scientists determine the air quality in this area.
我们测定温度。
We measure the temperature.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "to determine" in Chinese?
"to determine" in Chinese is 测定 (cè dìng).
What does 测定 mean in English?
测定 (cè dìng) means "To determine, to measure".
How is 测定 pronounced?
It is pronounced cè dìng (written as ce ding, ceding). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to determine" in Chinese characters?
It is written 测定: 测 has 9 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 测定?
测定 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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