Hanzi sentence loop
定 - dìng
decide, settle, fix. Learn the character inside a sentence before pretending one square is a lesson.
“”。 定下 is a common expression.
定 in a real sentence
“”。 定下 is a common expression.Read 定 inside a short line first. Isolated character memorization is where motivation goes to nap.
Reading supports
Use these after the first listen. Pinyin is scaffolding; English is context; neither should become a sofa.
How to read 定
Click 定 to hear Mandarin pronunciation. Use the example words before memorizing it in isolation.
| Hanzi | 定 |
|---|---|
| Traditional | 定 |
| Pinyin | dìng |
| English | decide, settle, fix |
| Radical hint | 宀 |
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Sentence reps
Practice 定 in sentences
Do not memorize 定 as a lonely square. Hear a short sentence, log it, then recall the meaning.
Common words with this character
to set; to lay down
to orientate; to position; to categorize
to have sth made to order
usual practice; routine
Mistake warning
Do not memorize 定 only as an isolated symbol. Read it inside words like 定下 and 定位 first, then come back to the single-character pronunciation.