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定义

dìng yì
个 gè
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Common

Definitions

  1. 1. definition
  2. 2. to define

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Word relationships

Related words

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概念
gài niàn

concept

定义 specifies the meaning of a 概念 (concept)
解释
jiě shì

explanation

定义 is a precise statement of meaning, while 解释 is a broader explanation
含义
hán yì

meaning (implicit in a phrase)

定义 clarifies the 含义 (meaning) of a word or term

Synonyms

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界定
jiè dìng

definition

界定 can mean to define or delineate, similar to 定义 when used as a verb

Usage notes

Common mistakes

定义 is typically used in formal or academic contexts; using it in casual conversation may sound unnatural.

Example Sentences

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这个 定义 太宽泛了，需要更具体一些。
This definition is too broad; it needs to be more specific.
这个 定义 很清楚。
This definition is very clear.

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Words Containing 定义

下定义
xià dìng yì

to define

定义域
dìng yì yù

domain (math.)

用户定义
yòng hù dìng yì

user-defined

自定义
zì dìng yì

custom

预定义
yù dìng yì

predefined

Child Words of 定义

定
dìng

to set

义
yì

justice