定
calm; fix; decide; fixed; certainly
Meanings
8 senses · 36 examplesverb
to calm; to stabilize
Used to describe a state of calm or a stable situation, or to help someone regain composure.
He tried to calm himself down.
After sitting down steadily, he began to listen carefully.
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After receiving the admission notice, her anxious state finally calmed down.
This heavy rain turned the previously peaceful village into chaos.
Everyone calm down first, let's slowly discuss solutions.
verb
to fix; to secure; to make stationary
Used for stopping movement or securing something in place.
The photographer is fixing the photo.
He fixed his gaze on the distance, trying to see the small island clearly.
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The pendulum of the old grandfather clock suddenly stopped moving.
Please fix this painting right in the middle of the wall.
He fixed the loose chair leg with tape.
verb
to decide; to determine; to finalize
Used for making plans, setting schedules, or reaching a conclusion.
We need to discuss with the team before finalizing this plan.
The meeting time has been set for 9 AM tomorrow.
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After multiple discussions, we finally decided to travel next week.
They have already fixed their wedding date.
Please finalize tomorrow's work schedule.
adjective
fixed; established; unchanging
Describes rules, theories, or situations that have been finalized and will not change.
Newtonian mechanics is a fixed theorem in physics.
Evolution is a widely accepted established theory.
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The outcome of the war is already a settled fact that cannot be reversed.
The set goal of this project is to be completed by the end of the year.
We must follow the established procedures to complete this task.
adjective
fixed; prescribed; regulated
Used for rules, quantities, times, or periods that have been set by authority or agreement.
This restaurant has fixed business hours, opening at 7 AM.
We need to take this medication at the prescribed dosage.
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The school has a fixed semester schedule, with 20 weeks of classes per semester.
Please submit your homework within the specified time.
This event has a fixed registration deadline, ending next Friday.
verb
to reserve; to book; to arrange in advance
Used for reserving places, meals, or services ahead of time.
We have booked the wedding banquet venue for the weekend in advance.
He booked the train ticket home in advance.
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We have reserved a taxi for tomorrow morning to go to the airport.
She reserved a highly-rated Western restaurant to celebrate her birthday.
adverb
certainly; surely; definitely
literaryUsed in literary and formal contexts to emphasize certainty of a result.
As long as we persevere, we will definitely achieve final victory.
He will definitely complete this difficult task, as he has rich experience.
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At this pace, we will definitely finish the project on time.
As long as you study hard, you will definitely get good grades.
We will definitely not let everyone down in this game.
noun
surname Ding
Used as a family name in Chinese.
Mr. Ding is our company's new manager.
I have a colleague with the surname Ding, everyone calls him Xiao Ding.