HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
定 — to decide
- Reading
- dìng
- Meaning
- to decide; fixed; stable
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
定 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is dìng and it means to decide; fixed; stable. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
定 appears in everyday chinese words such as 定 (decide, settle, fix), 一定 (certainly, surely) and 决定 (decide; decision).
Chinese words containing 定
Frequently asked questions
What does 定 mean in Chinese?
定 means to decide; fixed; stable in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 定 read?
定 is read dìng. Reading it inside real words — 定 and 一定 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 定 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 定 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 定 in a word?
A common word containing 定 is 定 (dìng) — "decide, settle, fix". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 定 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 定 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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