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一定

yī dìng

HSK 3

Meaning

  • surely; certainly; definitely
  • fixed; settled
  • a certain ...; a given ...

Definition

表示确定、必然或固定不变。

Certain, definite, or fixed.

Usage

常用于表示肯定、必然,或指定某种条件、范围等。可以作形容词或副词使用。

Often used to express certainty, necessity, or to specify a condition, scope, etc. It can be used as an adjective or adverb.

Examples

  • 1 我一定准时到达。 (I will definitely arrive on time.)
  • 2 成功需要一定的努力。 (Success requires a certain amount of effort.)
  • 3 这个计划一定要执行。 (This plan must be carried out.)
  • 4 在一定条件下,这个方案可行。 (Under certain conditions, this plan is feasible.)
  • 5 他一定不会忘记你的生日。 (He will certainly not forget your birthday.)
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