định chí

Người học sinh định chí học tập chăm chỉ.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To be determined / to be resolute: To firmly decide to achieve a specific goal or to adhere to a chosen course of action, often implying strong willpower and focus.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Anh ấy đã định chí học cho bằng được. (He was determined to study until he succeeded.)
  • Dù khó khăn, cô ấy vẫn định chí theo đuổi ước mơ. (Despite difficulties, she remained resolute in pursuing her dream.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in formal or literary contexts to describe a steadfast state of mind. It emphasizes an internal, settled decision rather than a momentary intention.

Variants and Related Words

• Quyết chí (v): to be firmly resolved. This is a very close synonym, often used interchangeably with "định chí."
  • Cậu ấy quyết chí lập nghiệp. (He was firmly resolved to build a career.)

Synonyms

• To be determined: To have a firm decision.
• To be resolute: To be admirably purposeful and unwavering.
• To be steadfast: To be resolutely firm and unwavering.

Related Idioms

• Định chí làm nên: To be determined to make something of oneself/to succeed.
  • Từ nhỏ, ông ấy đã định chí làm nên. (From a young age, he was determined to make something of himself.)