B1 adjective Formal

定量

/tiŋ˥˩ ljaŋ˥˩/

Relating to, measuring, or measured by the quantity of something rather than its quality; used in research involving numbers.

Examples

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1

我们正在进行一项定量的市场调查。

We are conducting a quantitative market survey.

2

通过定量分析,我们发现销量增长了10%。

Through quantitative analysis, we found that sales increased by 10%.

3

定量方法更客观。

Quantitative methods are more objective.

Word Family

Noun
定量
Verb
定量
Adjective
定量的
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Memory Tip

Think of 'defining' (定) the 'amount/quantity' (量).

Quick Quiz

在科学实验中,我们通常使用___分析来得出确切的结论。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 定量

Examples

1

我们正在进行一项定量的市场调查。

business

We are conducting a quantitative market survey.

2

通过定量分析,我们发现销量增长了10%。

academic

Through quantitative analysis, we found that sales increased by 10%.

3

定量方法更客观。

formal

Quantitative methods are more objective.

4

这里有很多定量的数据可以引用。

academic

There is a lot of quantitative data here to quote.

5

别光说大概,我们需要定量的结果。

informal

Don't just say 'roughly', we need quantitative results.

Word Family

Noun
定量
Verb
定量
Adjective
定量的

Common Collocations

定量分析 quantitative analysis
定量研究 quantitative research
定量数据 quantitative data
定量评估 quantitative assessment
定量测量 quantitative measurement

Common Phrases

定量调查

quantitative survey

定量模型

quantitative model

定量指标

quantitative indicators

Often Confused With

定量 vs 定性

定量 is about 'how much' (numbers); 定性 is about 'what kind' (qualities).

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Usage Notes

A core term in academic research and scientific reporting.

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Common Mistakes

Incorrectly using 定量 when referring to descriptions or opinions.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'defining' (定) the 'amount/quantity' (量).

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Word Origin

'Dìng' (to fix/define) and 'liàng' (amount/quantity).

Grammar Patterns

~研究 ~分析 收集~数据

Quick Quiz

在科学实验中,我们通常使用___分析来得出确切的结论。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 定量

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