Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Determined; resolute: Having a firm and unwavering will, not easily swayed or changed by external influences. It describes a strong, fixed purpose.
   • Firm; decisive: Characterized by a clear, unwavering, and definitive manner in action or decision-making.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Cô ấy rất cương quyết từ chối lời đề nghị đó. (She was very firm in refusing that offer.)
  • Chúng tôi cần một câu trả lời cương quyết. (We need a decisive answer.)
  • Anh ấy tỏ thái độ cương quyết bảo vệ lập trường của mình. (He showed a determined attitude in defending his position.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "cương quyết" is often used to describe a person's character, attitude, or specific actions. It conveys a sense of strength, principle, and lack of hesitation.
• It can be used in formal contexts, such as political statements or official declarations, to emphasize firmness and resolve.

Variants and Related Words

• Kiên quyết (adj): This is a very close synonym, also meaning resolute, determined, or firm. The two are often interchangeable.
• Dứt khoát (adj): Decisive, categorical. While similar, "dứt khoát" often focuses more on the finality and clarity of a decision, whereas "cương quyết" emphasizes the strength of will behind it.
• Cứng rắn (adj): Tough, inflexible. This can have a more negative connotation of being unyielding or harsh, unlike the generally positive "cương quyết".

Synonyms

• Determined: Having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it.
• Resolute: Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.
• Firm: Having a solid and unyielding surface; steady and not shaking. In character, it means having steady power or strength.
• Decisive: Settling an issue; producing a definite result; showing the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Thái độ cương quyết: A resolute attitude.
  • Người lãnh đạo phải có thái độ cương quyết. (A leader must have a resolute attitude.)
• Lập trường cương quyết: A firm stance/position.
  • Họ giữ lập trường cương quyết trong đàm phán. (They maintained a firm stance in the negotiations.)

adj

1. Determined decided; firm