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March 24, 2026
確què(que4)
The character 確 (què) means 'certain' or 'definite,' often used to convey a sense of assurance or precision. It is commonly found in contexts where clarity and truth are emphasized, such as in formal statements or confirmations.
Strokes15Radical石Frequency#50253DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of certainty is valued in communication, especially in business and formal settings, where clear and definitive statements help build trust.
Memory Tip
Imagine a rock (石), which is part of the character 確, representing something solid and unchangeable, combined with the component 確 meaning 'to ensure or make sure.' Picture a boulder that you can 'count on' to be there, symbolizing certainty.
Meanings of 確
què(que4)
1certain, sure; definite, exact; real, true
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確Simplified
15Strokes
石Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast
确 (què) - use 确 for a more colloquial or everyday context, while 確 (què) is more formal or literary.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a rock (石), which is part of the character 確, representing something solid and unchangeable, combined with the component 確 meaning 'to ensure or make sure.' Picture a boulder that you can 'count on' to be there, symbolizing certainty.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 確 with similar-sounding words like 確實 (quèshí) which means 'indeed' or 'truly.' It is typically used in formal contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversations. Pay attention to the tone; the first tone is crucial.
HSK Study Tips
Although 確 is not included in HSK levels, it connects to HSK vocabulary about certainty and clarity, such as '是' (shì - to be) and '明確' (míngquè - clear). Focus on using 確 in sentences where you want to express certainty.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of certainty is valued in communication, especially in business and formal settings, where clear and definitive statements help build trust.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse 確 with similar characters like 確認 (quèrèn - to confirm). For instance, saying '我確認這是正確的' is incorrect; instead, use '我確認這是正確的.'
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Cultural Notes for 確
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In Chinese culture, the concept of certainty is valued in communication, especially in business and formal settings, where clear and definitive statements help build trust.
Word Family of 確
Words Containing This Character20
确定quèdìngdefinite確定
确实quèshíindeed確實
的确díquèreally的確
正确zhèngquècorrect正確
明确míngquèclear-cut明確
确保quèbǎoto ensure確保
确认quèrènto confirm確認
准确zhǔnquèaccurate準確
确信quèxìnto be sure確信
确quèsolid確
确切quèqièdefinite確切
确立quèlìto establish確立
精确jīngquèaccurate精確
确诊quèzhěnto make a definite diagnosis確診
确凿quèzáodefinite確鑿
准确性accuracy準確性
千真万确manifold千真萬確
确定性determinacy確定性
精确度accuracy精確度
确证to prove確證
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Compound Meaning
What does 确定 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 確
You can say '我確定這是正確的' (Wǒ quèdìng zhè shì zhèngquè de) meaning 'I am certain this is correct.'
It is more common in formal contexts, so in casual conversation you might use words like '真的' (zhēn de - really) instead.
確 (què) emphasizes certainty, while 確實 (quèshí) means 'indeed' or 'truly' and is used to confirm something.
