制定 (zhì dìng) — to draw up, to formulate (plans, policies, rules, etc.)
Definition
制定 is used for actively working out plans, policies, or rules — emphasizes the drafting process. 规定 is the resulting rule itself or a more authoritative prescription, while 制订 is a close synonym also meaning 'to draft' but less common.
verb
to draw upto formulate (plans, policies, rules, etc.)
Examples
- 制定。Xué xiào zhì dìng le xīn de guī dìng.The school formulated new rules.
- 制定。Tā men zhèng zài zhì dìng yí gè jì huà.They are formulating a plan.
- 制定。Guó jiā zhì dìng le xīn de fǎ lǜ.The country enacted new laws.
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