定 (dìng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 定 (dìng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 定 (dìng) means "To decide / Fixed". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 宀.

Q: How do you write 定 stroke by stroke?

定 has 8 strokes. The radical is 宀. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 定 and 宅?

定 (dìng) and 宅 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 定?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 宀. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 定?

Common words containing 定 include: 决定 (jué dìng) — to decide; decision; 一定 (yí dìng) — definitely; certain; 肯定 (kěn dìng) — sure; definite; to confirm.

How to Write 定

The character 定 (dìng) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 宀 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

定 is pronounced dìng in Mandarin Chinese. It means To decide / Fixed.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 定 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 定

决定 jué dìng

to decide; decision

一定 yí dìng

definitely; certain

肯定 kěn dìng

sure; definite; to confirm

Example Sentences

我决定去北京。

wǒ jué dìng qù běi jīng

I decided to go to Beijing.

我一定会努力。

wǒ yí dìng huì nǔ lì

I will definitely work hard.

他肯定会来。

tā kěn dìng huì lái

He will definitely come.

Similar Characters

宅 zhái

宇 yǔ

守 shǒu

Practice Writing 定 (dìng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 定

What does 定 (dìng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 定 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 定 and 宅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 定?

What common words use 定?

How to Write 定 (dìng)