Definition

1. Verb (Động từ): * To be determined to, to set one's mind on, to be resolute in one's intention: To have a firm and unwavering decision to do something, regardless of obstacles or others' opinions. It emphasizes a strong personal will and resolve. * Example: Anh ấy quyết ý ra đi dù gia đình can ngăn. (He was determined to leave even though his family tried to dissuade him.)

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Cô ấy quyết ý theo đuổi ngành nghệ thuật thay vì kinh doanh. (She set her mind on pursuing an artistic career instead of business.)
  • Dù thời tiết xấu, đoàn leo núi vẫn quyết ý lên đỉnh. (Despite the bad weather, the climbing team was resolute in their intention to reach the summit.)
  • Tôi đã quyết ý thay đổi và sẽ không từ bỏ. (I am determined to change and will not give up.)

Advanced Usage

• "Quyết ý làm gì": A common structure meaning "to be determined to do something."
  • Họ quyết ý xây dựng lại ngôi nhà từ đống tro tàn. (They are determined to rebuild the house from the ashes.)

Variants and Related Words

• Quyết (Verb/Adj): To decide; decisive, resolute. This is the root word.
  • quyết định (to decide, a decision)
  • kiên quyết (firm, resolute)
  • dứt khoát (decisive, categorical)
• Quyết tâm (Noun/Verb): Determination, resolve; to be determined. This is a very close synonym, often used interchangeably with , though can sound slightly more formal or written.
  • Anh ấy có quyết tâm rất cao. (He has great determination.)

Synonyms

• Nhất quyết (Adv/Adj): Firmly, resolutely; determined. Often used before a verb.
  • Cô ấy nhất quyết từ chối lời đề nghị. (She firmly refused the offer.)
• Kiên quyết (Adj/Adv): Firm, resolute; firmly.
  • một thái độ kiên quyết (a resolute attitude)

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