Definition
待定 is a fixed expression meaning 'to be pending' or 'to be determined', used for plans, schedules, or decisions that have not been finalized. Note: although the source pinyin lists dāi, the standard pronunciation for this compound is dài dìng; the dāi reading belongs to the single character 待 when meaning 'to stay' (as in 待一会儿). Use dài dìng in actual speech.
v.p.
to be pendingto be to be determined
Examples
- 待定。Huìyì shíjiān dāi.The meeting time is to be determined.
- 待定。Zhège wèntí mùqián dāi jiějué.This issue is currently pending resolution.
- 待定。Chūxíng jìhuà hái dāi pīzhǔn.The travel plan is still pending approval.
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