Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Resolute, determined, firm: Describes a person's character or attitude, showing strong will, decisiveness, and unwavering commitment to a decision or opinion.
   • Assertive, categorical: Indicates a manner of speaking or acting that is direct, confident, and leaves no room for doubt.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Cô ấy rất cả quyết trong mọi quyết định của mình. (She is very resolute in all her decisions.)
  • Với thái độ cả quyết, anh ấy từ chối lời đề nghị đó. (With a firm attitude, he refused that offer.)
  • Một câu trả lời cả quyết. (A categorical answer.)

Advanced Usage

• "tỏ ra cả quyết": to appear/show determination.
  • Trước đám đông, anh ấy tỏ ra rất cả quyết. (In front of the crowd, he appeared very determined.)
• "giọng nói cả quyết": a resolute/determined tone of voice.
  • Giọng nói cả quyết của cô ấy khiến mọi người tin tưởng. (Her resolute tone of voice made everyone trust her.)

Variants and Related Words

• Quả quyết (adj): This is a synonym with identical meaning and usage (resolute, assertive).
• Cương quyết (adj): Firm, determined, unwavering (often used in similar contexts but can imply more stubbornness or rigidity).
• Kiên quyết (adj): Resolute, steadfast, persistent (emphasizes perseverance in maintaining a stance).

Synonyms

• Dứt khoát: Decisive, categorical.
• Mạnh mẽ: Strong, forceful.
• Kiên định: Steadfast, unwavering.

Related Idioms

• "Dám nghĩ dám làm": Daring to think, daring to do. This idiom describes a proactive and decisive spirit often associated with a personality.
• "Nói là làm": To mean what one says; to follow through on one's word. This reflects the reliability and determination of a person.

1. Resolute, determined, firm