毅然

yìrán

adverb HSK 7-9 #40,457

Meanings

Literally 'resolutely so' - with firm determination

HSK 5

她毅然决定辞职去创业。

Tā yìrán juédìng cízhí qù chuàngyè.

She resolutely decided to quit her job and start a business.

HSK 7-9

他毅然放弃了高薪工作。

Tā yìrán fàngqì le gāoxīn gōngzuò.

He resolutely gave up his high-paying job.

usage

毅然 emphasizes bold, decisive action despite difficulty or opposition. 毅然决然 is an intensified form meaning 'with absolute determination'.

毅 yì

然 rán