决心 juéxīn determination
determination; resolution; determined; firm and resolute; to make up one's mind
How to remember 决心: 决 decide + 心 heart = determination.
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How it is used
- Determination/resolve; to resolve - 下定决心 (xiàdìng juéxīn) to make up one's mind firmly; 决心戒烟 (juéxīn jièyān) determined to quit smoking.
- Both noun (a resolve) and verb (to be determined to).
- Measure word 个/份. Stronger and more committed than 打算 (dǎsuàn, to plan/intend).
Example sentences
- 我下定决心要在三年之内达成目标。 Wǒ xiàdìngjuéxīn yào zài sānnián zhīnèi dáchéng mùbiāo.I have made up my mind to achieve my goals in three years.
- 她下决心要成为秘书。 Tā xiàjuéxīn yào chéngwéi mìshū.She's determined to become a secretary.
- 他决心去英国。 Tā juéxīn qù yīngguó.He is determined to go to England.