果敢 (guǒ gǎn) — courageous and resolute

Definition

A written, formal adjective meaning 'courageous and resolute' — describes decisive action under pressure. Pairs naturally with 的 nouns like 决定, 行动, 领导人.

adjective

courageous and resolute

Examples

果敢。
Tā zài wēi jí shí kè zuò chū le guǒ gǎn de jué dìng.
He made a courageous and resolute decision in a critical moment.
果敢。
guǒ gǎn De lǐng dǎo rén cái néng dài lǐng guó jiā zǒu chū kùn jìng.
Only courageous and resolute leaders can lead the country out of difficulties.
果敢，。
Zhè cì xíng dòng bì xū guǒ gǎn, bù néng yóu yù.
This operation must be courageous and resolute — no hesitation allowed.

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