坚定 (jiān dìng) — (adjective) firm, steady, resolute (of beliefs, will, stance); (verb) to make firm, to strengthen (one's conviction, determination)
Definition
An adjective describing beliefs, will, or stance that are firm and unshaken. As a verb, it means to make something (e.g. conviction) stronger — a state, not an ongoing action like 坚持.
adjective
firmsteadyresolute (of beliefs, will, stance)
verb
to make firmto strengthen (one's conviction, determination)
Examples
- 坚定。Tā yǒu zhe jiān dìng de yì zhì.He has an unyielding will.
- 坚定。Zhè cì chéng gōng jiān dìng le tā de xìn xīn.This success strengthened his confidence.
- 坚定。Wǒ men huì jiān dìng dì zhī chí nǐ.We will firmly support you.
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