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    Expressing "resolute" with 坚决 (jiānjué)

    Degree & Intensity
    Emphasis

    Structure

    坚决 + Verb

    Explanation

    坚决 (jiānjué) means "resolute," "firm," or "determined," describing an unwavering attitude or stance. It is stronger than 坚定 and often used to express absolute opposition or commitment. It frequently appears in political and diplomatic language, such as 坚决反对 (firmly oppose).

    Examples

    • 我们坚决反对任何形式的歧视。

      wǒmen jiānjué fǎnduì rènhé xíngshì de qíshì.

      We firmly oppose any form of discrimination.

    • 她坚决地拒绝了那个不合理的要求。

      tā jiānjué de jùjué le nàge bù hélǐ de yāoqiú.

      She firmly refused that unreasonable request.

    • 政府表示将坚决打击走私犯罪活动。

      zhèngfǔ biǎoshì jiāng jiānjué dǎjī zǒusī fànzuì huódòng.

      The government stated it will resolutely crack down on smuggling crimes.

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