定鼎 dìng dǐng

to fix the capital; to found a dynasty

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to fix the capital
  2. 2. to found a dynasty
  3. 3. lit. to set up the sacred tripods (following Yu the Great)
  4. 4. used in advertising

Characters

Character Meaning
定 dìng HSK 3
to decide; to determine; to set
鼎 dǐng
ancient three-legged cauldron