Chinese word

断定

Pronunciation

Pinyinduàn dìng

Meaning

  • verbdetermine

Example

现在还不能断定结果，等数据出来再说。xiàn zài hái bù néng duàn dìng jié guǒ děng shù jù chū lái zài shuō

The result cannot be determined yet; let's talk after the data comes out.

Illustration for 断定 (determine)

More examples

根据目前的数据，我们可以断定这种方法有效。gēn jù mù qián de shù jù wǒ men ké yǐ duàn dìng zhè zhǒng fāng fǎ yǒu xiào

Based on the current data, we can determine that this method is effective.

Core concept

A firm conclusion that draws a clear line around what is taken to be true or what will happen.

Common phrases

  • 可以断定ké yǐ duàn dìng

    can determine

  • 断定结论duàn dìng jié lùn

    determine the conclusion

  • 作出断定zuò chū duàn dìng

    make a determination

Similar words

确定què dìng: Settle something as certain based on information or evidence, with no plan to change it.
判断pàn duàn: Examine available information to assess something and arrive at a conclusion or decision.
断言duàn yán: State an opinion firmly and clearly even when the evidence is incomplete.

Definition in Chinese

以肯定的语气认定某事为真或确定某种结果，侧重表达结论的确定性。yǐ kěn dìng de yǔ qì rèn dìng mǒu shì wèi zhēn huò què dìng móu zhǒng jié guǒ cè zhòng biǎo dá jié lùn dí què dìng xìng

Word origin

断定 (duàndìng, "declare as settled") combines 断 (duàn, "cut off") with 定 (dìng, "set firmly"), giving the image of fixing a conclusion after separating it from doubt.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, this verb presents a conclusion as settled, so speakers often soften it when the evidence is incomplete by saying that a conclusion cannot yet be made.

Other meanings

  • assertverb
  • confirmverb
  • judgeverb

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