确切 (què qiè) — definite, exact, precise

Definition

确切 emphasizes a clear, definite meaning — used for answers, times, or facts that are exact and reliable. 准确 stresses factual correctness; 明确 stresses being explicit/clear-cut.

adjective

definiteexactprecise

Examples

确切。
Wǒ men xū yào yí gè què qiè de dá àn.
We need a definite answer.
确切。
Tā de huí dá hěn què qiè.
His reply is very precise.
确切，。
què qiè Dì shuō, tā míng tiān dào.
To be exact, he will arrive tomorrow.

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