定 (dìng) - to decide & to fix
定 · dìng
to decide;
to fix;
to settle;
stable;
calm;
certainly;
definitely
to decideto fixto settle
Usage highlights
decidestabilitydefinitionfixedcalmcertainly
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The meeting decided the plan (定计划).
- The price is fixed (定价).
- He remained calm and composed (镇定).
- We have definitely decided (已定).
Collocations
- decide(决定)
- stability(稳定)
- definition(定义)
- fixed(固定)
- calm(镇定)
- certainly(一定)
Idioms
- Calm as Mount Tai(稳如泰山)
- Unwavering determination(坚定不移)
- Settle the country and secure the people(定国安民)
- Undecided(未定之天)
Cultural background
FAQ- Associated with concepts of stability, order, and finality in Chinese philosophy and governance.
- Used in Buddhist context for 'samadhi' (concentration/meditative stability).