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坚决 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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坚决
jiānjué
firm
HSK 6, ad, 13 strokes, rank #8129, Hard
坚决
jiānjué
resolute
HSK 6, ad, 13 strokes, rank #8129, Hard
坚决
jiānjué
determined
HSK 6, ad, 13 strokes, rank #8129, Hard
jiānjué(jian1jue2)jian jue T1
1firm
2resolute
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March 24, 2026
坚决(堅決)jiānjué(jian1jue2)
坚决 (jiānjué) means firm, resolute, or determined. It is often used to describe a person's attitude or decision-making, conveying a sense of unwavering commitment or strong will in various contexts, including personal choices and professional situations.
Strokes13Frequency#8129DifficultyHard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, being 坚决 is often admired, especially in leadership and decision-making contexts, where a resolute character is seen as a sign of strength and reliability.
Memory tip
Think of 坚 (jiān) as a 'rock' which signifies strength and stability, and 决 (jué) as a 'decisive cut' like chopping through doubts. Visualize a determined person standing firmly on a rock, confidently making a decisive move.
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Quick Contrast
果断 (guǒduàn) vs 坚决 (jiānjué): use 坚决 when emphasizing unwavering commitment, while 果断 focuses on decisiveness in making choices.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 坚决 with similar words like 坚定 (jiāndìng), which means steadfast but may not imply the same intensity of determination. This word is suitable for both formal and informal contexts, especially in discussions about decisions or policies.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 5 word, 坚决 connects with other vocabulary that expresses emotions and attitudes about decisions, such as 选择 (xuǎnzé - choice) and 决定 (juédìng - decision). Focus on using 坚决 in phrases that convey strong opinions or actions.
Common Mistakes
A frequent mistake is to use 坚决 with a positive or negative connotation inappropriately. For example, saying '我坚决反对这个计划' (I firmly oppose this plan) is correct, but saying '我坚决喜欢这个计划' (I firmly like this plan) is awkward; a better choice would be '我非常喜欢这个计划'.
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坚决 (jiānjué) means firm, resolute, or determined. It is often used to describe a person's attitude or decision-making, conveying a sense of unwavering commitment or strong will in various contexts, including personal choices and professional situations.
When to use 坚决
Learners often confuse 坚决 with similar words like 坚定 (jiāndìng), which means steadfast but may not imply the same intensity of determination. This word is suitable for both formal and informal contexts, especially in discussions about decisions or policies.
坚决 or something close to it
果断 (guǒduàn) vs 坚决 (jiānjué): use 坚决 when emphasizing unwavering commitment, while 果断 focuses on decisiveness in making choices.
What learners get wrong
A frequent mistake is to use 坚决 with a positive or negative connotation inappropriately. For example, saying '我坚决反对这个计划' (I firmly oppose this plan) is correct, but saying '我坚决喜欢这个计划' (I firmly like this plan) is awkward; a better choice would be '我非常喜欢这个计划'.
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Grammar patterns of 坚决
坚决 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. It carries 3 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.
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Fill the gap
Type the missing word. Pinyin works; then pick the character.
“我会找催眠师试试，”我突然____地说。
"I think I'll try a hypnotist," I said with sudden resolution.
