fixed rule; convention; definitely
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
fixed rule; established convention
Refers to rules, procedures, or customs that are already set and usually followed.
Yuè月
dǐ底
pán盘
diǎn点
，
yǐ已
chéng成
dìng定
guī规
。
Taking inventory at the end of the month has become an established rule.
Gōng公
sī司
yǒu有
dìng定
guī规
，
shàng上
bān班
bì必
xū须
dǎ打
kǎ卡
。
The company has a fixed rule that employees must clock in.
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Zhè这
zhǒng种
gǔ古
lǎo老
de的
chuán传
tǒng统
zài在
dāng当
dì地
yǐ已
jīng经
xíng形
chéng成
dìng定
guī规
。
This ancient tradition has become a convention in the local area.
adverb
definitely; insistently (indicating subjective determination)
dialectA dialectal usage emphasizing a firm, personal resolve or stubbornness, often used in spoken language.
Jiào叫
tā他
bù不
yào要
qù去
，
tā他
dìng定
guī规
yào要
qù去
。
I told him not to go, but he insisted on going.
Zhè这
jiàn件
shì事
wǒ我
dìng定
guī规
yào要
guǎn管
。
I am determined to get involved in this matter.