肯定 (kěn dìng) — (verb) to confirm, to affirm, to be certain; (adjective) certain, positive, affirmative; (adverb) definitely, assuredly
Definition
肯定 works as a verb ('to confirm/affirm'), an adjective ('certain, positive'), and an adverb ('definitely'). As a verb it overlaps with 确认/确定 (more formal 'confirm'); as an adverb it's near-synonymous with 一定 ('definitely'), but 肯定 is more emphatic.
verb
to confirmto affirmto be certain
adjective
certainpositiveaffirmative
adverb
definitelyassuredly
Examples
- 肯定。Wǒ bù néng kěn dìng zhè ge dá àn.I can't confirm this answer.
- 肯定。Zhè shì kěn dìng de huí dá.This is a positive reply.
- 肯定。Tā kěn dìng lái.He will definitely come.
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