确
定

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The word 确定 is formed by combining two characters that each contribute a layer of conceptual meaning to create a single, unified idea. The first character, 确 (què), carries the core notion of something being "solid", "real", or "authentic". The second character, 定 (dìng), adds the concept of being "settled", "fixed", or "decided". When paired, they create a logical sequence and reinforcement: first establishing something as firm and real (确), which then allows it to be settled and decided (定), resulting in the comprehensive meaning of "to confirm", "to determine", or "certain".

Example Sentences Hide

我确定这是对的。

Wǒ quèdìng zhè shì duì de.

I am sure this is correct.

我们需要确定会议时间。

Wǒmen xūyào quèdìng huìyì shíjiān.

We need to determine the meeting time.

请你确定一下航班信息。

Qǐng nǐ quèdìng yīxià hángbān xìnxī.

Please confirm the flight information.

在做出决定之前，必须确定所有细节。

Zài zuò chū juédìng zhīqián, bìxū quèdìng suǒyǒu xìjié.

Before making a decision, all details must be confirmed.

由于情况不断变化，我们难以确定最终方案。

Yóuyú qíngkuàng bùduàn biànhuà, wǒmen nányǐ quèdìng zuìzhōng fāng'àn.

Due to the constantly changing situation, it is difficult for us to determine the final plan.

Word Definition - 确定

què dìng definite; certain; fixed; to fix (on sth); to determine; to be sure; to ensure; to make certain; to ascertain; to clinch; to recognize; to confirm; OK (on computer dialog box)

Individual Character Details

确 què, què
定 dìng