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    Expressing 'affirming' or 'acknowledging' with 肯定 (kěndìng)

    Description & Modification
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    Structure

    Subject + 肯定 + Object

    Explanation

    肯定 (kěndìng) can function as a verb meaning 'to affirm' or 'to acknowledge,' or as an adjective or adverb meaning 'definite' or 'certainly.' As a verb, it is used to express recognition or approval of something, such as someone's achievements or contributions.

    Examples

    • 老师肯定了他这学期的进步。

      lǎoshī kěndìng le tā zhè xuéqī de jìnbù.

      The teacher affirmed his progress this semester.

    • 领导在会上肯定了团队的工作成果。

      lǐngdǎo zài huì shàng kěndìng le tuánduì de gōngzuò chéngguǒ.

      The leader affirmed the team's work achievements at the meeting.

    • 她的努力终于得到了大家的肯定。

      tā de nǔlì zhōngyú dédào le dàjiā de kěndìng.

      Her efforts were finally recognized by everyone.

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