毅然

yìrán

adverb HSK 7 #40,457

Meanings

1 resolutely
2 firmly
3 without hesitation

Characters

resolute; determined

so; like that (adverb suffix)

Literally 'resolutely so' — with firm determination

Examples

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.

他毅然放弃了高薪工作。

Tā yìrán fàngqì le gāoxīn gōngzuò.

He resolutely gave up his high-paying job.

Tips

usage

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

Stroke Order

毅 yì

然 rán