决定 meaning in English
to decide; to determine; to make up one's mind; decision (CL:個|个[ge4],項|项[xiang4])
Meaning of 决定
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- to decide; to determine; to make up one's mind
- decision (CL:個|个[ge4],項|项[xiang4])
How to use 决定
决定 works as a verb before another verb or clause, and as a noun meaning a decision. Example: 我决定明年去中国。(Wǒ juédìng míngnián qù Zhōngguó.) I have decided to go to China next year. As a noun it often takes the measure word 个 or 项, as in 做一个决定 (zuò yí ge juédìng), to make a decision.
决 (jué) has the water radical 冫 on the left, like ice breaking apart, so think of a clean break between choices. 定 (dìng) means fixed or settled, so 决定 is breaking away from other options and fixing on one.
Common mistake: Learners often write 决 with three dots 氵 instead of two 冫, which is wrong in simplified Chinese. Also do not say 我做决定去 to mean I decide to go; just say 我决定去 (wǒ juédìng qù).
决定 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
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决 jué · to decide · 6 strokes
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定 dìng · to fix · 8 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 决定.
| 一定 | yīdìng | surely; certainly; definitely; fixed; settled |
| 不一定 | bùyīdìng | not necessarily; maybe |
| 确定 | quèdìng | definite; certain |
| 解决 | jiějué | to solve; to resolve; to settle (a problem); to eliminate; to wipe out (an enemy, bandits |
| 规定 | guīdìng | to stipulate; to specify; to prescribe; to fix (a price); to set (a quota); regulations; r |
| 决心 | juéxīn | determination; resolution |
| 决赛 | juésài | finals (of a competition) |
| 制定 | zhìdìng | to draw up; to formulate |
| 否定 | fǒudìng | to negate; to deny |
| 坚决 | jiānjué | firm; resolute; determined |
| 定期 | dìngqī | at set dates; at regular intervals |
| 说不定 | shuōbudìng | can't say for sure; maybe |
Questions about 决定
What does 决定 mean?
决定 (juédìng) means "to decide; to determine; to make up one's mind; decision (CL:個|个[ge4],項|项[xiang4])" and is used as a verb and noun.
How do you write 决定?
决定 is made of 2 characters: 决 (6 strokes), 定 (8 strokes). That is 14 strokes in total.
Is 决定 an HSK word?
Yes. 决定 is on the HSK 3 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 决定 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 决定 is written 決定.
What is the difference between 决定 and 确定?
决定 (juédìng) is about making a choice. 确定 (quèdìng) is about being sure or confirming something is certain, as in 我不确定 (wǒ bù quèdìng), I am not sure.
Can 决定 mean that something determines a result?
Yes. It can mean one thing determines another, as in 态度决定一切 (tàidù juédìng yíqiè), attitude determines everything.