Definition & Meaning

1.enquire about the nine tripods [symbol of the throne or state power during the Zhou Dynasty (1046-256 BC)]—aspire after the throne; have monarchic ambitions

2.compete for a championship; go for first place

Words with wen ding

wèn dǐng

问 鼎

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v.enquire about the nine tripods [symbol of the throne or state power during the Zhou Dynasty (1046-256 BC)]—aspire after the throne; have monarchic ambitions
- wèn dǐng zhōng yuán
  问鼎中原
  have the ambition to seize the Central Plains
- zhè ge hǎi dǎo de jūn zhǔ qǐ tú wèn dǐng dà lù
  这个海岛的君主企图问鼎大陆。
  The monarch of the island tried to win the continent.
- tā yǐ jīng shī qù wèn dǐng wáng wèi de jī huì le
  他已经失去问鼎王位的机会了。
  He has lost his chance to the throne.
2
v.metacompete for a championship; go for first place
- wèn dǐng guàn jūn
  问鼎冠军
  win the victor's laurels
- tā men zhèng zài wèi zài yī cì wèn dǐng shì jiè bēi bèi zhàn
  他们正在为再一次问鼎世界杯备战。
  They are preparing for wining the World Cup again.
- wǒ yǒu jī huì dì yī cì wèn dǐng dì yī míng
  我有机会第一次问鼎第一名。
  I had a chance to be number one for the first time.
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chēng bà称霸 zhé guì折桂

Chinese words with pinyin wen ding

wěn dìng稳定stable; stabilize

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