Writing
假定 (jiǎ dìng) — how to say "to assume" in Chinese
假定
To assume
verb
Character composition
假
false
定
to fix
Radicals / Keys
宀
Roof
#40 · mián · 3 strokes
人
Man
#9 · rén · 2 strokes
Collocations
假定条件
jiǎdìng tiáojiàn
assumed condition
假定前提
jiǎdìng qiántí
hypothetical premise
Examples
我们假定明天天气好，就去爬山。
We assume the weather will be good tomorrow, so we'll go hiking.
假定他说的是真的。
Assume what he says is true.
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Frequently asked questions
How to say assume in Chinese?
"to assume" in Chinese is 假定 (jiǎ dìng).
What does 假定 mean in English?
假定 (jiǎ dìng) means "To assume".
How is 假定 pronounced?
It is pronounced jiǎ dìng (written as jia ding, jiading). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to assume" in Chinese characters?
It is written 假定: 假 has 11 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 假定?
假定 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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