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March 24, 2026
决心(決心)juéxīn(jue2xin1)
决心 (juéxīn) refers to a strong commitment or determination to achieve a goal. It is often used in contexts where one makes a firm decision to overcome challenges or pursue aspirations, reflecting a sense of resolve and steadfastness.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, making a decision with determination is highly valued, often reflected in sayings like '志不求易者成' (Those who aim high will achieve). The idea of perseverance aligns with traditional values of hard work and dedication.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person standing at a fork in the road, with a determined look on their face, ready to choose their path. The character 决 (jué) resembles a person making a decisive cut through uncertainty, while 心 (xīn) represents the heart, symbolizing that true determination comes from within.
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AI Study Notes for 决心
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坚定 (jiāndìng) vs 决心 (juéxīn): 选择坚定强调态度的坚决性，而决心则侧重于内心的决意与目标。
Usage Notes
决心 is typically used in both formal and informal contexts, but it carries a more serious tone. Common collocations include 决心去做 (make a resolution to do) and 下决心 (make up one's mind). Be cautious with the tones; using the wrong tone could change the meaning entirely.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 决心 is connected to themes of personal goals and motivations found in other vocabulary at this level. Students should focus on using it in sentences that express their own resolutions or decisions.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 决心 with 决定, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我有决定' instead of '我有决心' is incorrect; the correct phrase emphasizes the determination with '决心'.
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决心 (juéxīn) refers to a strong commitment or determination to achieve a goal. It is often used in contexts where one makes a firm decision to overcome challenges or pursue aspirations, reflecting a sense of resolve and steadfastness.
When to use 决心
决心 is typically used in both formal and informal contexts, but it carries a more serious tone. Common collocations include 决心去做 (make a resolution to do) and 下决心 (make up one's mind). Be cautious with the tones; using the wrong tone could change the meaning entirely.
决心 or something close to it
坚定 (jiāndìng) vs 决心 (juéxīn): 选择坚定强调态度的坚决性，而决心则侧重于内心的决意与目标。
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 决心 with 决定, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我有决定' instead of '我有决心' is incorrect; the correct phrase emphasizes the determination with '决心'.
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Grammar Patterns of 决心
决心 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 5 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.
