决意

決意
juéyì
verb #25,251

Meanings

  1. 1 to be determined
  2. 2 to be resolved
  3. 3 to have made up one's mind

Examples

Tā juéyì cízhí, kāishǐ zìjǐ de shìyè.
He was determined to resign and start his own business.
Jǐnguǎn kùnnán chóngchóng, tā réng juéyì wánchéng zhè xiàng rènwù.
Despite numerous difficulties, she remained determined to complete the task.

Tips

usage
决意 implies a strong, firm resolution, often in the face of obstacles. It is slightly more formal than 决定 (to decide) and emphasizes the strength of will rather than just the act of deciding.

Stroke Order

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