坚决 jiānjué firm
firm; resolute; determined
How to remember 坚决: 坚 resolutely + 决 decide = firm.
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How it is used
- Resolute in attitude and action - no hesitation or backing down: 坚决反对 (jiānjué fǎnduì) to firmly oppose, 态度坚决 (tàidù jiānjué) a determined attitude.
- Of the 坚 pair, 坚决 modifies decisions/stances/actions; contrast 坚定 (jiāndìng), which describes steadfast belief/conviction. 立场坚定, but 坚决执行.
- Often adverbial before a verb, signaling firm commitment to do (or reject) something.