鼎1dǐng 1.〈古代arch.〉煮东西用的器物,三足两耳。{tripod cauldron for cooking, with three legs and two ears} 2.〈书fml.〉〈比喻fig.〉王位、帝业{the throne; sovereign power}: 定～{found a kingdom or state}|问～。{attempt to usurp the throne; try to be a winner or champion} 3.〈书fml.〉大{great; enormous; remarkable}: ～力{great effort}|～言。{weighty words; valuable advice} 4.〈方dial.〉锅。{pot}