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    Expressing 'absolutely' with 绝对 (juéduì)

    Degree & Intensity
    Emphasis

    Structure

    Subject + 绝对 + Verb/Adjective

    Explanation

    绝对 (juéduì) means "absolutely" or "definitely" and is used as an adverb to express strong certainty or emphasis. It often appears before verbs or adjectives to reinforce the speaker's conviction. When combined with negation words like 不 or 不会, it conveys a firm denial, as in 绝对不会 ("absolutely would not").

    Examples

    • 这家餐厅的菜绝对好吃，你一定要试试。

      Zhè jiā cāntīng de cài juéduì hǎochī, nǐ yídìng yào shìshi.

      The food at this restaurant is absolutely delicious — you must try it.

    • 他绝对不会同意这个方案的。

      Tā juéduì bú huì tóngyì zhège fāng'àn de.

      He absolutely will not agree to this plan.

    • 我绝对相信你能通过这次考试。

      Wǒ juéduì xiāngxìn nǐ néng tōngguò zhè cì kǎoshì.

      I absolutely believe you can pass this exam.

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