奠
Character
to fix
Meaning
diàn
dian4- to fix CC-CEDICT
- to settle CC-CEDICT
- a libation to the dead CC-CEDICT
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Practice writing 奠
Draw “奠” here — the faint guide shows its shape.
Example sentences
这个工作奠定了他的成功。
zhè ge gōng zuò diàn dìng le tā de chéng gōng
This job laid the foundation for his success.
AI-generated sentence
我们先奠酒，再说话。
wǒ men xiān diàn jiǔ, zài shuō huà
We first offer wine to the dead, then we talk.
AI-generated sentence
他的努力奠定了好的基础。
tā de nǔ lì diàn dìng le hǎo de jī chǔ
His hard work built a good foundation.
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Words with 奠
奠定diàn dìngto lay a foundation; to build a strong base for somethingWordHSK 7–9奠仪diàn yía gift of money to the family of the deceasedWord奠基diàn jīto lay a foundationWord奠祭diàn jìpouring of wine on ground for sacrificeWord奠都diàn dūto determine the position of the capitalWord奠酒diàn jiǔa libationWord奠基人diàn jī rénfounderWord奠基石diàn jī shífoundation stone; cornerstoneWord奠基者diàn jī zhěfounderWord奠济宫diàn jì gōngDianji Temple in Keelung, TaiwanWord祭奠jì diànto honor dead people, especially family, with a ceremonyWordHSK 7–9