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The character 定 consists of the semantic roof radical 宀 above and the component 疋 below, which historically relates to a foot or stopping. Together, they originally conveyed the idea of settling down or establishing a peaceful dwelling under a secure roof. Over time, this meaning expanded from physical stability to abstract certainty, coming to signify deciding, fixing, or determining something. The structure thus reflects a shift from household security to the broader application of establishing rules, appointments, or conditions with assurance.
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你一定要小心。
我们决定去旅行。
学校规定不能迟到。
他的情绪很不稳定。
这个问题需要定论。
我们必须定期检查。
合同条款已经定稿。
科学家们确定了新发现。