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    Expressing 'to decide' with 决定 (juédìng)

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    Structure

    Subject + 决定 + Verb/Clause

    Explanation

    决定 (juédìng) means 'to decide' or 'a decision' and is used when someone makes a firm choice or determination. It can function as both a verb and a noun in Chinese sentences.

    Examples

    • 经过反复考虑，她决定辞职去留学。

      Jīngguò fǎnfù kǎolǜ, tā juédìng cízhí qù liúxué.

      After repeated consideration, she decided to resign and go study abroad.

    • 这个决定对我们未来的发展非常重要。

      Zhège juédìng duì wǒmen wèilái de fāzhǎn fēicháng zhòngyào.

      This decision is very important for our future development.

    • 你决定好去哪儿旅行了吗？

      Nǐ juédìng hǎo qù nǎr lǚxíng le ma?

      Have you decided where to travel?

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