Chinese phrase
〜怎么定？ 〜 zěn me dìng
Meaning
How should we decide ___?
When to use it
This asks how to decide on or set something. It is common in everyday talk when people need to agree on a time, plan, or arrangement, and it leaves the choice open for discussion.
Example dialogue
下周会议时间 怎么定？ xià zhōu huì yì shí jiān zěn me dìng
How should we decide on the time for next week's meeting?
大家有空的时间优先，我看周三下午可以。 dà jiā yǒu kòng de shí jiān yōu xiān wǒ kàn zhōu sān xià wǔ ké yǐ
Let's prioritize a time when everyone is free. I think Wednesday afternoon works.