坚定 jiāndìng firm
firm; steady; staunch; resolute
How to remember 坚定: 坚 resolutely + 定 decide = firm.
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How it is used
- Steadfast in belief, will, or stance: 坚定的信念 (jiāndìng de xìnniàn) firm conviction, 坚定地走下去 (jiāndìng de zǒu xiàqù) to press on resolutely.
- Contrast 坚决 (jiānjué), which is about decisive action; 坚定 is about inner unwavering resolve. 意志坚定 vs 坚决执行.
- Can be a verb: 坚定信心 (jiāndìng xìnxīn) to strengthen one's confidence.
Example sentences
- 有了坚定的目标，你会做得很好。 Yǒu le jiāndìng de mùbiāo, nǐ huì zuò de hěn hǎo.With a firm goal in mind, you will do well.