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Chinese dictionary
- 1
v.dated(of a bridegroom-to-be's family) give gift (to the family of the bride)
他已经给她下定。
He has given gift to her family.
- 2
v.effect the advance payment; down payment (for buying or renting something)
买房必须先下定。
Buying a house is based on down payment.
Word usage
- Separable word"下" and "定" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
男方上周就下了定。
The man presented betrothal gifts last week.
下完定，需要在半个月内交全款。
After the down payment, the full payment will be paid in half a month.