dìng

to make an order

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Usage of

The character (dìng) primarily means "to order" or "to book/reserve" something, such as tickets, hotel rooms, or restaurant tables. It is commonly used in everyday situations involving making arrangements in advance.

Common Collocations

  • (dìng piào): to book tickets
  • (dìng cān): to order food
  • 酒店 (dìng jiǔdiàn): to book a hotel

These collocations are very frequent in spoken and written Chinese, especially when discussing travel or dining.

Register and Tone

is neutral in tone and appropriate for both formal and informal contexts. It is a practical verb used in daily life.

Common Confusions

Do not confuse with (dìng), which means "to decide" or "to fix". Although they sound the same, specifically relates to ordering or booking, while is about making decisions or setting something firmly.

예문

我想订一张去北京的机票。

Wǒ xiǎng dìng yì zhāng qù Běijīng de jīpiào.

I want to book a plane ticket to Beijing.

请你帮我订一个餐厅的位置。

Qǐng nǐ bāng wǒ dìng yí gè cāntīng de wèizhì.

Please help me reserve a table at the restaurant.

他已经订好了酒店和机票。

Tā yǐjīng dìng hǎo le jiǔdiàn hé jīpiào.

He has already booked the hotel and the plane tickets.