Meaning
固定 means to make something secure or immovable, or to describe something that is unchanging and stable. As a verb, it means to fasten, anchor, or stabilize something in place. As an adjective, it describes things that are regular, permanent, or not subject to change, such as fixed schedules, permanent addresses, or regular patterns.
Usage
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe stable arrangements, routines, or physical fixtures. Often appears in phrases like 固定工作 (regular job), 固定时间 (fixed time), or 固定资产 (fixed assets). Can describe both physical objects that are fastened and abstract concepts like schedules or relationships that are stable.
Examples
- 01请把这个架子固定在墙上。.Please fasten this shelf to the wall.
- 02我们每周五有固定的会议。.We have a regular meeting every Friday.
Characters
Common collocations
- 固定资产fixed assets
- 固定收入fixed income
- 固定时间fixed time, regular time
- 固定工作regular job, permanent job
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters reinforce the concept of stability: 固 originally depicted an enclosure (囗) protecting something solid, while 定 shows a roof (宀) over something settled (正). Together they emphasize making something firm and unchanging.