Writing
定 (dìng) — how to say "to decide" in Chinese
定
To decide
verb
Radicals / Keys
宀
Roof
#40 · mián · 3 strokes
Collocations
定地点
dìng dì diǎn
to decide on a place
定时间
dìng shí jiān
to set a time
Examples
我们明天定计划。
We will decide the plan tomorrow.
我定时间。
I decide the time.
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Frequently asked questions
How to say decide in Chinese?
"to decide" in Chinese is 定 (dìng).
Ding meaning in Chinese
定 (dìng) means "To decide".
How is 定 pronounced?
It is pronounced dìng (written as ding). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
Ding in Chinese character
It is written 定 and has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 定?
定 is on the HSK 3.0 level 4 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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Grammar with 定
经过 — after / as a result of
经过 (jīngguò) + Event / Time，⋯⋯
来 vs 去 — verbing around
Verb 1 + 来 (lái) + Verb 1 + 去 (qù)
按照 vs 根据 — according to vs based on
按照 (ànzhào) + Rule / Standard (follow) / 根据 (gēnjù) + Basis / Source (based on)
一定 — definitely, must
Subj. + 一定 (yídìng) + Verb/Adj.
说不定 — maybe, perhaps
Subj. + 说不定 (shuōbudìng) + Verb / Adj.
必定 — certain to happen
Subj. + 必定 (bìdìng) / 必将 (bìjiāng) / 势必 (shìbì) + Verb