界定 (jiè dìng) — to define, to delimit (a concept, scope, or boundary)
Definition
界定 is a formal, written verb meaning to define or draw the boundary of a concept/scope. Stronger and more abstract than 划 (to draw/delimit a line); pairs with 定义, which is the noun 'definition' and the more common verb 'to define'.
verb
to defineto delimit (a concept, scope, or boundary)
Examples
- 界定。Wǒ men xū yào xiān jiè dìng zhè ge wèn tí de fàn wéi.We need to first define the scope of this issue.
- 界定。Fǎ lǜ qīng xī jiè dìng le shuāng fāng de zé rèn.The law clearly delineates the responsibilities of both sides.
- 界定。Kē xué jiā shì tú jiè dìng shēng mìng de qǐ yuán.Scientists attempt to define the origin of life.
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