定义

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 请给"幸福"下一个定义。▶ —
   Please give a definition of "happiness".
2. 科学概念需要精确的定义。▶ —
   Scientific concepts require precise definitions.

Collocations

Mnemonic

定 dìng "to fix, set" + 义 yì "meaning": to fix the meaning, i.e. a definition, to define. Same as the Korean word jeong-ui (定義). Clearly specifying the meaning and scope of a concept or word, or that specification (下定义 to give a definition, 明确定义 a clear definition). Used as both verb and noun. Defining is what makes a 术语 (term) precise. 定 means "to fix, set" (决定, 规定); 义 means "meaning" (意义, 含义). The basis of 定理 and concepts in math and science.

Related

Quick check

1. What does 定义 mean?

   • fixing the meaning of a concept or word
   • pricing
   • dividing things
   • making a sound