Definition
决心 (jué xīn) is a noun ('determination') and a verb ('to be determined') that emphasizes a firm decision to achieve a goal. It differs from 坚决 (jiān jué), an adjective describing a resolute attitude, and 意志 (yì zhì), which refers to long-term willpower. Unlike 狠 (hěn), which implies harshness or ruthlessness, 决心 has no negative connotation.
noun
determinationresolution
verb
to be determined (to do something)to make up one's mind
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 决心。Tā jué xīn chéngwéi yì míng yōuxiù de yīshēng.He is determined to become an excellent doctor.
- 决心。Tā de jué xīn ràng wǒ fēicháng gǎndòng.Her determination moved me deeply.
- 决心。Wǒmen jué xīn tígāo gōngzuò xiàolǜ.We are determined to improve work efficiency.
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