How to Say ‘Set a small goal’ in Simplified Chinese
定个小目标
dìng gè xiǎo mù biāo
[ding guh shyaow moo-byaow]
💬 Usage Tip: In speech, [定个] is [定] + [个]: the [个] makes [目标] count as "one goal," often with a casual, natural feel. You can swap in other verbs: [提个问题] "ask a question," [做个计划] "make a plan."
Phrase Breakdown
定
dìng
[ding]
to set; to decide
Here it means to set a plan or goal.
我们先定一个容易做到的目标。
Let's first set an easy goal to achieve.
个
gè
[guh]
a measure word
A general classifier used before many nouns, including goals.
定个小目标以后，我们更容易坚持。
After setting a small goal, it is easier for us to stick with it.
小
xiǎo
[shyaow]
small; little
Describes something modest, manageable, or not large.
先定个小目标会比较有信心。
Setting a small goal first can help you feel more confident.
目标
mù biāo
[moo-byaow]
goal; target
A planned result you want to achieve, such as better glucose control.
这个目标可以是空腹血糖更稳定。
This goal can be to make fasting blood sugar more stable.
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