COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 定 is built
Traditional etymology note: A person 疋 settling under a roof 宀
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How to Write 定 (dìng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to fix; to set; to make definite
dìngTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
dìng
定
to fix; to set; to make definite
Common words
jué dìng
决定
to decide (to do something); to resolve; decision; certainly
yí dìng
一定
surely; certainly; necessarily; fixed
guī dìng
规定
to stipulate; to specify; to prescribe; to fix (a price); to set (a quota); regulations; rules; provisions; stipulations
kěn dìng
肯定
to be certain; to be positive; assuredly; definitely; to give recognition; to affirm; affirmative (answer)
dìng qī
定期
at set dates; at regular intervals; periodic; limited to a fixed period of time
fǒu dìng
否定
to negate; to deny; to reject; negative (answer)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 定
Say “dìng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 定
Common words and phrases
jué dìng
to decide (to do something); to resolve; decision; certainly
yí dìng
surely; certainly; necessarily; fixed
guī dìng
to stipulate; to specify; to prescribe; to fix (a price); to set (a quota); regulations; rules; provisions; stipulations
kěn dìng
to be certain; to be positive; assuredly; definitely; to give recognition; to affirm; affirmative (answer)
dìng qī
at set dates; at regular intervals; periodic; limited to a fixed period of time
fǒu dìng
to negate; to deny; to reject; negative (answer)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“定”。
Zhège zì shì “dìng”.
This character is “定”.
我正在学习“定”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “dìng” zì.
I am learning the character “定”.
请写一遍“定”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “dìng”.
Please write “定” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 定?
定 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 定 (dìng) mean?
定 (dìng) means to fix; to set; to make definite.
What is the radical of 定?
The radical of 定 is 宀, associated with Not yet classified.