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    Expressing 'to set' or 'to establish' with 设定 (shèdìng)

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    Purpose & Reason

    Structure

    设定 + Noun (goal/standard/parameter)

    Explanation

    设定 (shèdìng) means 'to set,' 'to establish,' or 'to define,' referring to the act of determining parameters, goals, or standards. It is commonly used in formal and technical contexts for setting targets, rules, or configurations.

    Examples

    • 你可以在手机上设定一个闹钟提醒自己。

      Nǐ kěyǐ zài shǒujī shàng shèdìng yī gè nàozhōng tíxǐng zìjǐ.

      You can set an alarm on your phone to remind yourself.

    • 公司已经设定了今年的销售目标。

      Gōngsī yǐjīng shèdìng le jīnnián de xiāoshòu mùbiāo.

      The company has already set this year's sales target.

    • 请先设定好密码再开始使用。

      Qǐng xiān shèdìng hǎo mìmǎ zài kāishǐ shǐyòng.

      Please set a password first before you start using it.

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