毅然决然 (yì rán jué rán) — resolutely, without a moment's hesitation, with firm determination
Definition
A four-character idiom meaning 'resolutely, without hesitation,' used in formal writing to stress a firm, decisive choice. Pairs with 地 + verb to modify an action.
idiom
resolutelywithout a moment's hesitationwith firm determination
Examples
- 毅然决然，。Tā yì rán jué rán dì cí qù le gāo xīn gōng zuò, qù zhuī qiú zì jǐ de mèng xiǎng.He resolutely quit his high-paying job to pursue his dream.
- ，毅然决然。Miàn duì kùn nan, tā yì rán jué rán dì xuǎn zé le jiān chí.Faced with difficulties, she chose to persevere without hesitation.
- 毅然决然，。Zhè wèi kē xué jiā yì rán jué rán dì fàng qì le guó wài de yōu yuè tiáo jiàn, huí guó xiào lì.This scientist resolutely gave up favorable conditions abroad to serve his country.
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