No. 487 in Vietnamese
định
The Vietnamese word "định" means "to intend," "to plan," or "to determine."
In a sentence
Tôi định đi dạo công viên chiều nay.
I intend to take a walk in the park this afternoon.
The word "định" here expresses an intention or plan to do something in the future.
Đừng định trốn học nữa, chuyện này không tốt đâu.
Do not even plan to skip class again, as this is not good.
The word "định" here conveys a negative suggestion against forming a plan or intention.
Anh ta định xe đã bị hỏng rồi nên không đi được.
He assumed the car was already broken, so he didn't go.
The word "định" here could suggest an assumption or belief about a condition or state.
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