定神

dìngshén

verb #37,147

Meanings

1 to compose oneself
2 to collect one's thoughts
3 to concentrate

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Examples

他定了定神，继续演讲。

Tā dìng le dìng shén, jìxù yǎnjiǎng.

He collected himself and continued the speech.

定定神再做决定吧。

Dìng dìng shén zài zuò juédìng ba.

Calm yourself before making a decision.

Tips

usage

Frequently reduplicated as 定定神 or 定了定神 to describe pausing briefly to collect oneself after a shock or surprise. 神 here means 'spirit / mental state', not 'god'.

Stroke Order

定 dìng

神 shén