毅然 (yì rán) — firmly, resolutely, without hesitation
Definition
An adverb meaning 'resolutely,' used in formal writing to describe a firm decision or action after deliberation. Stronger and more literary than 硬 or 牢牢; pairs with verbs like 选择, 决定, 放弃.
adverb
firmlyresolutelywithout hesitation
Examples
- 毅然。Tā yì rán xuǎn zé le fàng qì shū shì de shēng huó.He resolutely chose to give up a comfortable life.
- ，毅然。Miàn duì tiǎo zhàn, tā yì rán dì chéng dān le zé rèn.Facing the challenge, she resolutely took on the responsibility.
- 毅然。Zhè ge jué dìng shì tā jīng guò shēn sī shú lǜ hòu yì rán zuò chū de.This decision was made resolutely by him after careful consideration.
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