绝对 juéduì absolute
absolute; unconditional
How to remember 绝对: 绝 cut + 对 correct = absolute.
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How it is used
- Absolutely / absolute (adj & adv) - 绝对不行 (juéduì bùxíng) absolutely not; 绝对优势 an absolute advantage.
- Contrast 相对 (xiāngduì, relative); the pair is standard. As an adverb it's an emphatic 'definitely/for sure': 绝对没问题 no problem at all.
Example sentences
- 绝对将要下雨。 Juéduì jiāngyào xiàyǔ.It'll rain for sure.
- 你绝对肯定吗？ Nǐ juéduì kěndìng ma?Are you absolutely sure?
- 我的房子绝对保险。 Wǒ de fángzi juéduì bǎoxiǎn.My house is fully insured.