shè dìng
setting
In Chinese, '设定' (setting) has multiple applications, just like in English. It can refer to a place or type of environment where an event happens. In a technological context, it can also refer to adjusting or determining the nature, composition, or skeleton of a system or application.
Wǒ xūyào shèdìng yīgè nàozhōng.
I need to set an alarm clock.
This sentence is used when someone needs to set up an alarm to make sure they wake up at a specific time.
Nǐ zài nǎlǐ shèdìngle jiātíng dìngwèi?
Where did you set the home location?
This sentence is often used in the context of setting up the location settings of a device such as a smartphone or a GPS device.
Wǒmen néng fǒu shèdìng yīgè huìyì?
Can we set up a meeting?
This sentence is often used in a professional context when someone wishes to schedule or arrange a meeting.
Nǐ shèdìng de wēndù tài gāole.
The temperature you set is too high.
This sentence is often used in situations where someone feels the temperature setting of an appliance, such as a heater or air conditioner, is too high.
Wǒ yào shèdìng yīgè xīn mùbiāo.
I want to set a new goal.
The sentence is used when someone wants to establish a new objective or target.
Rúhé shèdìng xīn de mìmǎ?
How to set a new password?
This sentence is often used when someone needs instructions or guidance on creating a new password.
Tā shèdìngle yīgè gāo biāozhǔn.
He set a high standard.
This sentence is used to describe that someone has established a high standard or benchmark.
Nǐ kěyǐ shèdìng yīgè tíxǐng wǒ ma?
Can you set a reminder for me?
This sentence is used when someone needs help scheduling a reminder for an event or task
Wǒ huì zài shǒujī shàng shèdìng yīgè dào jìshí.
I will set a countdown on my phone.
This sentence is typically used when someone is planning to use a countdown timer on their phone for a certain task or event.
Wǒmen yīnggāi shèdìng yīgè cèlüè.
We should set up a strategy.
This sentence is used when someone suggests to establish a plan or a strategy for attaining certain objectives or goals.