This is the 487th most frequent Vietnamese word.
định
The Vietnamese word "định" means "to intend," "to plan," or "to determine."
The word "định" here expresses an intention or plan to do something in the future.
Tôi định đi dạo công viên chiều nay.
I intend to take a walk in the park this afternoon.
The word "định" here conveys a negative suggestion against forming a plan or intention.
Đừng định trốn học nữa, chuyện này không tốt đâu.
Do not even plan to skip class again, as this is not good.
The word "định" here could suggest an assumption or belief about a condition or state.