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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