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Expressing 'to formulate' with 制定 (zhìdìng)
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Structure
Subject + 制定 + Object (law/plan/policy)
Explanation
The verb 制定 (zhìdìng) means 'to formulate,' 'to establish,' or 'to draw up,' typically used for laws, plans, policies, or standards. It implies deliberate, official creation of rules or guidelines. For example, 制定法律 means 'to formulate laws.'
Examples
公司制定了新的员工培训计划。
Gōngsī zhìdìng le xīn de yuángōng péixùn jìhuà.
The company developed a new employee training plan.
政府正在制定更严格的环保标准。
Zhèngfǔ zhèngzài zhìdìng gèng yángé de huánbǎo biāozhǔn.
The government is formulating stricter environmental standards.
我们需要制定一个详细的时间表。
Wǒmen xūyào zhìdìng yī gè xiángxì de shíjiānbiǎo.
We need to draw up a detailed schedule.