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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'determination' with 决心 (juéxīn)

    Manner & Method
    Wishes & Desires

    Structure

    带着 + (Modifier +) 决心

    Explanation

    The noun 决心 (juéxīn) means 'determination' or 'resolve.' It is often used with 带着 (carrying) or 下 (to make) to express that someone acts with firm resolve. The phrase 带着决心 describes doing something with a determined attitude.

    Examples

    • 她带着决心走进了考场。

      Tā dàizhe juéxīn zǒujìn le kǎochǎng.

      She walked into the exam room with determination.

    • 他下了决心,明年一定要学会游泳。

      Tā xià le juéxīn, míngnián yídìng yào xuéhuì yóuyǒng.

      He made up his mind to learn to swim next year no matter what.

    • 只要你有决心,什么困难都能克服。

      Zhǐyào nǐ yǒu juéxīn, shénme kùnnán dōu néng kèfú.

      As long as you have determination, you can overcome any difficulty.

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