(dìng) - To order & to book

Tone 4

dìng | 9 strokes | radical:

· dìng

To order;

to book;

to subscribe;

to conclude a treaty;

to revise;

to establish.

To orderto bookto subscribe

Usage highlights

Order foodBook ticketsSubscribe to newspaperMake a contractEstablish rulesRevise plan

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I need to order a book (訂書).
  • We booked a hotel room (訂房間).
  • She subscribes to a magazine (訂雜誌).
  • They concluded a treaty (訂條約).
  • The editor revised the manuscript (訂稿).

Collocations

  • Order food(訂餐)
  • Book tickets(訂票)
  • Subscribe to newspaper(訂報)
  • Make a contract(訂合同)
  • Establish rules(訂規矩)
  • Revise plan(訂計劃)

Idioms

  • To make an appointment(訂約)
  • To draw up a contract(訂立合同)
  • To revise and correct(訂正錯誤)
  • To subscribe to periodicals(訂閱期刊)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese business culture, '訂' represents formal commitment and agreement between parties.
  • The character reflects the importance of written contracts and formal arrangements in traditional commerce.
  • Used extensively in publishing and subscription services, indicating long-term commitments.

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