Meaning of 固定
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- to fix
- to fasten
- to set rigidly in place
- fixed
- set
- regular
How to use 固定
固定 works as a verb meaning to fasten something in place, and as an adjective meaning fixed or regular, as in 固定工作 (a steady job) or 固定时间 (a set time). Example: 我们每周有固定的时间开会。(Wǒmen měi zhōu yǒu gùdìng de shíjiān kāihuì.) We have a fixed time for meetings every week.
固 (gù) means solid or firm, and 定 (dìng) means settled. Put them together and something is made firm and settled, so it stays fixed in place.
Common mistake: Learners often swap 固定 with 一定 (yīdìng). 一定 usually means 'definitely' as an adverb, while 固定 describes something physically or regularly fixed, so say 一定来 for 'will definitely come', not 固定来. Also keep both syllables in fourth tone: gù dìng.
固定 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
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固 gù · to solidify · 8 strokes
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定 dìng · to fix · 8 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 固定.
| 一定 | yīdìng | surely; certainly; definitely; fixed; settled |
| 不一定 | bùyīdìng | not necessarily; maybe |
| 决定 | juédìng | to decide; to determine; to make up one's mind; decision (CL:個|个[ge4],項|项[xiang4]) |
| 确定 | quèdìng | definite; certain |
| 规定 | guīdìng | to stipulate; to specify; to prescribe; to fix (a price); to set (a quota); regulations; r |
| 制定 | zhìdìng | to draw up; to formulate |
| 否定 | fǒudìng | to negate; to deny |
| 定期 | dìngqī | at set dates; at regular intervals |
| 说不定 | shuōbudìng | can't say for sure; maybe |
| 稳定 | wěndìng | steady; stable |
| 坚固 | jiāngù | firm; firmly |
| 肯定 | kěndìng | to be certain; to be positive; assuredly; definitely |
Questions about 固定
What does 固定 mean?
固定 (gùdìng) means "to fix; to fasten" and is used as a adjective and verb.
How do you write 固定?
固定 is made of 2 characters: 固 (8 strokes), 定 (8 strokes). That is 16 strokes in total.
Is 固定 an HSK word?
Yes. 固定 is on the HSK 4 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
What is the difference between 固定 and 规定?
固定 means something is fixed or stable, like a steady income or a fastened shelf. 规定 (guīdìng) means a rule or to stipulate something officially, like 学校规定 (school rules).
How do I say 'fixed income' or 'regular customer' with 固定?
Use 固定 before the noun: 固定收入 (gùdìng shōurù) is fixed income, and 固定客户 (gùdìng kèhù) is a regular customer. You can also add 的, as in 固定的收入, with the same meaning.