nhất quyết
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Definition
Adjective:
- Determined; resolute: Describes a person or attitude that shows firmness of purpose and unwavering commitment to a decision or course of action.
- Firm; adamant: Characterized by a strong, unyielding decision that is not easily changed.
Adverb:
- Resolutely; determinedly: Used to describe the manner of an action, indicating it is done with firm determination.
- Absolutely; categorically: Used to emphasize a firm decision or refusal.
Usage Examples
As an Adjective:
- Anh ấy có thái độ rất nhất quyết. (He has a very resolute attitude.)
- Một quyết định nhất quyết. (A firm decision.)
As an Adverb:
- Cô ấy nhất quyết từ chối lời đề nghị. (She resolutely refused the offer.)
- Họ nhất quyết đòi hỏi công bằng. (They categorically demanded justice.)
Advanced Usage
- "nhất quyết phải": must absolutely; be determined to.
- Tôi nhất quyết phải hoàn thành công việc này. (I am absolutely determined to finish this work.)
Variants and Related Words
- Kiên quyết (adj): resolute, determined. Often used interchangeably with , but can imply a more persistent, steadfast quality.
- Lập trường kiên quyết. (A resolute stance.)
Synonyms
- Determined: having made a firm decision.
- Resolute: admirably purposeful and unwavering.
- Adamant: refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind.
- Firm: strong and unwavering.
Related Idioms
- "Ăn như chúa, làm như khó; hứa như đúng, nhất quyết như sai": A satirical saying highlighting inconsistency, where here ironically implies being stubbornly wrong.
- Anh ta hứa nhiều nhưng hành động thì nhất quyết theo cách của mình. (He makes many promises but acts resolutely in his own way.)
- determined, resolute