Definition
定做 (dìngzuò) means 'to have something custom-made' — you give instructions to a craftsman or shop to make an item to your specifications, like a suit or furniture. 定制 (dìngzhì) is its close synonym but more often used for modern customization (software, products), while 特制 (tèzhì) means 'specially produced', often implying a special recipe or limited edition.
verb
to custom-maketo have something made to order
Examples
- 定做。Wǒ zài zhè jiā diàn dìng zuò le yí tào xīfú.I had a suit custom-made at this shop.
- 定做。Tāmen de jiājù dōu shì dìng zuò de.Their furniture is all custom-made.
- 定做。Gěi māma dìng zuò yì tiáo xiàngliàn zuòwéi shēngrì lǐwù.Have a necklace custom-made for Mom as a birthday gift.
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