定 Stroke Order — How to Write 定
定 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 宀, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
定 Radical and Character Components
Components:宀疋
定 is an ideographic compound. A person 疋 settling under a roof 宀.
Radical: 宀 + 5 more strokes
定 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- dìng
Meanings of 定 in Chinese
1
dìng定
Fixed; settled; unchanging; to set or determine (a price, date, rule, etc.).
我们已经为新产品定下了合理的价格。
We have already set a reasonable price for the new product.
To fix, decide, or stabilize something; to make it unchangeable.
我们已经决定了旅行的路线。
We have already decided on the travel route.
Stable; peaceful; settled (often describing a situation or general state).
经过长时间的混乱，一切终于安定下来。
After a long period of chaos, everything finally settled down.
Calm, stable, or settled (often referring to emotions or state of mind), as in '心神不定' (restless, uneasy).
她最近总是心神不定，不知道是不是有什么烦心事。
She's been feeling restless lately; I wonder if something is troubling her.
certain; fixed; stable; calm; to decide; to determine
请你保持镇定，不要慌张。
Please stay calm and don't panic.
To agree upon or decide in advance; to order or customize.
我们已经定好了下个月的见面时间。
We have already set the meeting time for next month.
Common Words and Phrases with 定
1
Final decision; to reach a final decision or conclusion on a case or plan.
经过团队成员的共同努力，新产品的发布日期终于定案了。
After the joint efforts of the team members, the release date for the new product was finally finalized.
2
To fix or determine the authorized number of staff or an establishment for a unit or department.
公司正在研究新的定编方案，以优化人力资源配置。
The company is studying a new staffing plan to optimize human resource allocation.
3
To calibrate; to adjust a measuring instrument to a standard for accuracy.
测量仪表在首次使用前需要进行定标。
Measuring instruments need to be calibrated before first use.
4
In Chinese opera, a soliloquy or self-introduction delivered by a character upon their first appearance.
这位演员的定场白极具感染力，让观众瞬间融入了角色的情感世界。
The actor's opening monologue was exceptionally captivating, instantly drawing the audience into the character's emotional world.
5
A poem recited by a character upon their first appearance in traditional Chinese opera, typically a four-line poem with seven characters per line.
老艺人登台后，先念了一段慷慨激昂的定场诗，瞬间吸引了所有观众的目光。
After taking the stage, the veteran performer first recited a passionate opening poem, instantly capturing the attention of all the audience.
6
To conclude a treaty to collaborate with the State of Qin.
为了共同的市场份额，几家小型企业决定定从，以应对行业巨头的竞争。
To collectively gain market share, several small businesses decided to form an alliance to counter the competition from industry giants.
7
An order for goods or an order form.
我们已经向供应商提交了新的定单，预计下周发货。
We have already submitted the new purchase order to the supplier, and delivery is expected next week.
8
To be settled; properly handled or arranged.
请你把所有物品都整理定当，以便随时取用
Please organize all items properly so they can be accessed at any time.
9
To fix a position; to determine a location.
我们约好在公园的指定地点定点集合。
We agreed to meet at a designated spot in the park.
10
to set the keynote or tone for something
这本书的开篇章节成功地为整个故事定调。
The opening chapters of this book successfully set the tone for the entire story.
11
To establish a capital city, often symbolizing the founding of a new dynasty or state.
这家新媒体公司在上海定鼎，迅速成为文化创意产业的焦点。
This new media company established its central base in Shanghai, rapidly becoming the focal point of the cultural and creative industry.
12
to establish the capital; to make a city the capital
古人在选择定都之地时，常会考虑地理位置和水资源。
Ancient people often considered geographical location and water resources when choosing a place to establish a capital.
13
to decide; to make a final decision
关于下一步的计划，我们还需要进一步讨论才能定夺。
Regarding the next step in the plan, we still need to discuss it further before making a final decision.
14
A fixed amount, quota, or standard, often referring to an allocated quantity or a set norm.
每年有定额的学生可以获得这项奖学金。
There is an annual quota of students who can receive this scholarship.
15
To define the responsibilities and duties of a specific work post or position.
公司决定对所有新设岗位进行定岗，以明确每个员工的职责。
The company decided to define the responsibilities for all newly established positions to clarify each employee's duties.
16
To finalize a manuscript or document; the final version of a text.
我们已经完成了报告的初稿，下一步是进行修订和定稿。
We have completed the first draft of the report; the next step is to revise and finalize it.
More words with 定
- gù固dìng定fixed, to fix
- jiān坚dìng定Firm, Steadfast
- què确dìng定Sure, Confirmed
- wěn稳dìng定stable; firm; steady
- ān安dìng定Stable, quiet, or settled.
- cè测dìng定To measure and determine something.
- fǒu否dìng定Negation, Denial
- jì既dìng定Established; fixed; predetermined.
- nǐ拟dìng定draft, formulate
- qiāo敲dìng定Finalize, Settle
- bì必dìng定Be bound to; be sure to
- biāo标dìng定calibrate, calibration
- cái裁dìng定ruling, adjudication
- dǔ笃dìng定Certain, Sure
- é额dìng定Specified; rated.
- fǎ法dìng定statutory, legal
- gěi给dìng定given
- hé核dìng定verify and approve, ratify
- héng恒dìng定Constant and stable.
- huà划dìng定To delimit, define, or designate.
Idioms with 定
- dìng定shí时zhà炸dàn弹a hidden problem that will cause trouble
- ān安bāng邦dìng定guó国bring peace and stability to the country
- ān安dìng定tuán团jié结stability and unity
- ān安shén神dìng定pò魄calm one's mind and settle one's spirit
- bǎ把chí持bù不dìng定to be indecisive
- chén尘āi埃luò落dìng定when the dust settles
- chí迟yí疑bù不dìng定hesitate and be unsettled
- chuǎn喘xī息wèi未dìng定still panting, not yet recovered
- dǎ打dìng定zhǔ主yi意make up one's mind
- dòng动dàng荡bù不dìng定turbulent and unsettled
- fú扶wēi危dìng定luàn乱help the distressed and quell disturbances
- gài盖guān棺lùn论dìng定final judgment after death
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Open the tool →Questions about 定
What does 定 mean in Chinese?
定 (dìng) means “Fixed” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 定?
定 is pronounced dìng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 定 have?
定 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 定?
定 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 宀. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 定?
The radical of 定 is 宀, and 定 is an ideographic compound.