How to say “definition” in Chinese
definition; define (a term)
“Definition” in Chinese is 定义, dìng yì: the meaning, a recording of how it sounds, the characters stroke by stroke and examples.
How to pronounce it
定义 is read dìng yì: 2 syllables. The tone is part of the word: with another melody you get another word, or just a jumble of sounds.
How to write it
On top, 宀 “roof”.
In 意义 it means “meaning”; in 义务, “duty”.
Strokes go in order: top to bottom and left to right, horizontal before vertical. Tap a character to open its page, with the strokes shown large and the words it appears in. To train your hand, print a handwriting sheet for “定义”.
Examples
Sentences from the course lessons with 定义. Tap the sound icon to listen.
- 先给这个概念下一个定义。xiāngěizhègegàiniànxiàyígedìngyìFirst, let's give this concept a definition.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “definition” in Chinese?
“Definition” in Chinese is 定义, pinyin dìngyì.
What does 定义 mean?
定义 (dìngyì) means “definition; define (a term)”.
How do you write 定义?
定义 is 2 characters: 定 (dìng) — set, fix; firmly; 义 (yì) — justice, duty; meaning. The stroke order of each one is shown step by step on this page.
How do you pronounce 定义?
定义 is read dìngyì. Tones: dìng — fourth tone, yì — fourth tone. The page has a native speaker recording.
“definition” in the lesson “A talk: topic and sources”
This word is from the topic “Research and discovery” of HSK 6. In the lesson you hear it in a dialogue, build a sentence with it and say it out loud. Start for free, no sign-up needed.
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