Definition

1. 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.

2. 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.)

1. determined, resolute