商定

shāngdìng

verb #35,222

Meanings

1 to agree on (after discussion)
2 to decide by consultation
3 to settle through negotiation

Characters

to discuss / consult

to settle / decide

Examples

双方商定下周一签合同。

Shuāngfāng shāngdìng xià zhōuyī qiān hétong.

The two sides agreed to sign the contract next Monday.

会议时间还需要进一步商定。

Huìyì shíjiān hái xūyào jìnyībù shāngdìng.

The meeting time still needs further negotiation.

Tips

usage

商定 implies an outcome reached through discussion (商量) — both sides sat down and settled on something. Compare 决定 juédìng (to decide, by anyone, including unilaterally) and 协定 xiédìng (a formal agreement, treaty).

Stroke Order

商 shāng

定 dìng