Chinese
quèdìng
Meaning: to determine; to confirm; definite
Part of Speech: Verb, Adjective

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Handwriting

確定
確
定
确定
确
定

Example sentences

It is more appropriate to notify them after the departure time is confirmed.
地球上的位置可以由經度和緯度來確定。
地球上的位置可以由经度和纬度来确定。
A position on Earth can be determined by longitude and latitude.
與其盲目地努力,莫若先確定目標。
与其盲目地努力,莫若先确定目标。
Instead of working blindly, it's better to set a goal first.

Usage Notes

Can be used as a verb to mean 'to fix' or 'to confirm', or as an adjective to mean 'certain'.

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