Writing
界定 (jiè dìng) — how to say "to define" in Chinese
界定
To define, to delimit
verb
Character composition
界
boundary, world
定
to set, to decide
Radicals / Keys
宀
Roof
#40 · mián · 3 strokes
田
Field
#102 · tián · 5 strokes
Collocations
界定范围
jiè dìng fàn wéi
to delimit the scope
明确界定
míng què jiè dìng
to clearly define
界定产权
jiè dìng chǎn quán
to define property rights
Examples
我们需要界定这个问题的范围。
We need to define the scope of this problem.
法律界定权利。
The law defines rights.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "to define" in Chinese?
"to define" in Chinese is 界定 (jiè dìng).
What does 界定 mean in English?
界定 (jiè dìng) means "To define, to delimit".
How is 界定 pronounced?
It is pronounced jiè dìng (written as jie ding, jieding). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to define" in Chinese characters?
It is written 界定: 界 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 界定?
界定 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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