约定

约定 yuēdìng

Agree to (arrange - promise - make an appointment)

yueding

What 约定 means

  1. Agree to (arrange - promise - make an appointment)

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约定 is written with 2 characters. Chinese words are usually easier to remember once you can see what each part contributes.

约
yuē
Make appointment (invite - approximately)
定
dìng
Decide (order - calm - definitely)

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Questions about 约定

What does 约定 mean in English?

约定 is pronounced yuēdìng and means Agree to (arrange - promise - make an appointment).

How do you pronounce 约定?

约定 is yuēdìng in pinyin — written yueding without tone marks. Press the audio button on this page to hear it spoken by a native voice.

What are the characters in 约定?

约定 is written with 2 characters: 约 (yuē) Make appointment (invite - approximately), 定 (dìng) Decide (order - calm - definitely). Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.

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