Definition

1. Adverb:
   • Decidedly, definitely, certainly: Used to emphasize a strong affirmation or a firm conclusion, indicating that something is undoubtedly or unquestionably the case.
   • Resolutely, determinedly: Can also convey a sense of acting with firm determination or resolve.

Usage Examples

• Adverb:
  • Việc ấy quyết nhiên không xong. (That matter will decidedly/definitely not be settled.)
  • Anh ấy quyết nhiên từ chối lời đề nghị. (He resolutely/decidedly refused the offer.)
  • Tôi quyết nhiên tin rằng chúng ta sẽ thành công. (I firmly believe that we will succeed.)

Advanced Usage

• "quyết nhiên + [negative statement]": Emphatically negating something.
  • Kế hoạch đó quyết nhiên không khả thi. (That plan is decidedly not feasible.)
• "quyết nhiên + [affirmative statement]": Strongly affirming a fact or decision.
  • Cô ấy quyết nhiên đã rời đi. (She has decidedly left.)

Variants and Related Words

• Quyết (verb/adjective): To decide; decisive, determined.
  • Anh ấy đã quyết định. (He has decided.)
• Quyết định (noun/verb): Decision; to decide.
  • Đó là một quyết định quan trọng. (That is an important decision.)
• Nhất quyết (adverb): Firmly, adamantly. (Similar in meaning but often used with verbs of action or refusal).
  • Anh ấy nhất quyết không đồng ý. (He adamantly disagrees.)

Synonyms

• Chắc chắn: Certainly, surely.
• Dứt khoát: Decisively, categorically.
• Nhất định: Definitely, for sure.

Notes on Usage

• Tone and Register: "Quyết nhiên" is a literary and somewhat formal adverb. It conveys a strong, unambiguous tone and is often used in written Vietnamese or formal speech.
• Position in Sentence: It typically precedes the verb or adjective it modifies to add emphasis.
• Nuance: While it can be synonymous with "chắc chắn" (certainly), "quyết nhiên" often carries a stronger connotation of finality or resolute judgment.

1. Decidedly
   • Việc ấy quyết nhiên không xong
     That matter will decidedly not be settled