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HSK
7-9

to establish

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

dian4ding4 diàndìng

Meaning


Primary

to establish

Alternatives

establish, establishes, establishing, established

Mnemonic


奠定 To establish is 奠 to establish something by 定 setting it up.

Usage


这 本 书 奠定 了 他 的 名声。

This book established his reputation.

这 篇 论文 奠定 了 他 的 学术 地位。

This paper established his academic status.

基础 教育 奠定 人生 的 基石。

Basic education establishes the foundation of life.

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