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March 24, 2026
决定(決定)juédìng(jue2ding4)
决定 (jué dìng) means 'to decide' or 'to resolve.' It is commonly used when making choices or reaching conclusions, whether in personal, professional, or academic contexts. The word emphasizes a firm resolution or determination to take a specific action.
Strokes14Frequency#340DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the act of making a decision often involves consulting family or seeking consensus, particularly in important matters. This communal approach contrasts with more individualistic decision-making styles in Western cultures.
Memory Tip
Think of 决 (jué) as a 'jewel' that shines brightly when a decision is made, symbolizing clarity and determination. The character 定 (dìng) resembles a 'ding' bell that signals the finality of your decision, ringing loud and clear to confirm your choice.
Meanings of 决定
juédìng(jue2ding4)
1to decide (to do something)
2to resolve
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About 决定
决定Simplified
決定Traditional
14Strokes
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#340Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L3HSK 3.0L3ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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确定 (què dìng) — use 决定 when emphasizing the act of making a choice, whereas 确定 focuses more on confirming or establishing something as certain.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 决定 with similar verbs like 决策 (jué cè), which means 'to plan' or 'to strategize.' While 决定 is often used in both formal and informal contexts, it’s crucial to match the tone of your conversation with the gravity of the decision being discussed.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 3 word, 决定 connects well with other terms related to choice and action, such as 选择 (xuǎn zé, 'to choose') and 决心 (jué xīn, 'determination'). Focus on using it in sentences to express personal decisions in various scenarios.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 决定 with the noun form and mistakenly say '我有决定' (Wǒ yǒu jué dìng), when they should say '我做了决定' (Wǒ zuò le jué dìng) meaning 'I made a decision.'
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“to decide (to do something)” in Chinese is决定juédìng
决定 (jué dìng) means 'to decide' or 'to resolve.' It is commonly used when making choices or reaching conclusions, whether in personal, professional, or academic contexts. The word emphasizes a firm resolution or determination to take a specific action.
When to use 决定
Be careful not to confuse 决定 with similar verbs like 决策 (jué cè), which means 'to plan' or 'to strategize.' While 决定 is often used in both formal and informal contexts, it’s crucial to match the tone of your conversation with the gravity of the decision being discussed.
决定 or something close to it
确定 (què dìng) — use 决定 when emphasizing the act of making a choice, whereas 确定 focuses more on confirming or establishing something as certain.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 决定 with the noun form and mistakenly say '我有决定' (Wǒ yǒu jué dìng), when they should say '我做了决定' (Wǒ zuò le jué dìng) meaning 'I made a decision.'
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Grammar Patterns of 决定
决定 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
