Definition
假定 (jiǎ dìng) is a verb meaning 'to assume, to suppose', used to set up a hypothetical scenario or premise. It is more general and everyday than 假设 (jiǎ shè), which is often used as a noun for 'hypothesis' in academic contexts, and more deliberate than 猜想 (cāi xiǎng), which implies guessing with less certainty.
verb
to assumeto suppose
Examples
- 假定，。jiǎ dìng míngtiān bú xiàyǔ, wǒmen qù gōngyuán.Suppose it doesn't rain tomorrow, we will go to the park.
- 假定，。jiǎ dìng tā shì duì de, nà wǒmen yīnggāi zhīchí tā.Assuming he is right, then we should support him.
- 假定，。Wǒmen jiǎ dìng zhège jìhuà méi wèntí, dàn hái xūyào jiǎnchá.We assume this plan is fine, but we still need to check it.
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