Chinese phrase
定义〜为〜 dìng yì 〜 wèi 〜
Meaning
define ___ as ___
When to use it
Defines one thing as another by stating its meaning or role. It is common in reports, lessons, and other clear explanations.
Example dialogue
报告中我们定义“利润率”为净利润除以收入。 bào gào zhōng wǒ men dìng yì lì rùn lǜ wèi jìng lì rùn chú yǐ shōu rù
In the report, we define profit margin as net income divided by revenue.
好的，我会在表格里注明计算公式。 hǎo de wǒ huì zài biǎo gé lǐ zhù míng jì suàn gōng shì
Got it. I will clearly note the calculation formula in the table.