Definition
设定 means 'to set, establish, or create' — used for rules, goals, parameters, or fictional scenarios. It overlaps with 设置 (shèzhì, to set up/install), but 设定 focuses on defining content (e.g., a password or a story world), while 设置 is more about configuring technical options or installing equipment. 设立 (shèlì) is for formally establishing institutions or organizations.
verb
to setto establish (rules, goals, parameters)to set upto create (a scenario, environment, or system)
Examples
- 设定。Gōngsī shè dìng le xīn de xiāoshòu mùbiāo.The company set new sales targets.
- 设定。Nǐ xūyào xiān shè dìng yí gè yònghùmíng hé mìmǎ.You need to first set a username and password.
- 设定。Dǎoyǎn wèi zhè bù diànyǐng shè dìng le yí gè wèilái shìjiè.The director set up a futuristic world for this movie.
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