què dìng
définir; fixer; déterminer
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你确定吗？
nǐ què dìng ma?
Are you sure?
我确定。
wǒ què dìng.
I'm sure.
请确定您的选择。
qǐng què dìng nín de xuǎn zé.
Please confirm your selection.
不确定 (bù quèdìng)
uncertain
怀疑 (huáiyí)
doubt
The Chinese word 确定 (quèdìng) is composed of two characters: 确 (què) and 定 (dìng). The character 确 originally meant "solid" or "firm", and was often used in the context of building foundations. Over time, it came to be used more broadly to mean "certain" or "definite". The character 定 originally meant "to stop" or "to settle", and was often used in the context of making decisions. Over time, it came to be used more broadly to mean "to determine" or "to fix".When the two characters are combined, they form the word 确定, which means "to confirm" or "to make certain". This word is often used in formal settings, such as when making a contract or agreement. It can also be used in informal settings, such as when making plans with friends or family.The word 确定 is a versatile word that can be used in a variety of contexts. It is an important word to know for HSK learners, as it is used frequently in both written and spoken Chinese.
