định
[ʔɗïŋ˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to fix; to appoint; to set; to assign
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to intend (to); to plan (to); to be about (to)
Common questions
What does “định” mean?
(verb) to fix; to appoint; to set; to assign
Is “định” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.