执意

zhí yì

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adverb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to be determined to
2. to insist on

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 固执 gù zhí 固执 gù zhí obstinate Describes a stubborn personality, whereas 执意 describes the action of insisting.: obstinate

Synonyms

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• 坚持 jiān chí 坚持 jiān chí to persevere with Both mean to persist or insist on doing something, but 执意 often implies stubbornness.: to persevere with
• 坚决 jiān jué 坚决 jiān jué firm; resolute; determined Similar in meaning, but 坚决 is more about firm determination without the negative connotation of stubbornness.: firm; resolute; determined

Usage notes

Formality

Often used in written or formal contexts, and commonly carries a negative connotation implying unreasonably insistent behavior.

Example Sentences

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他 执意 要一个人去旅行。

He insisted on traveling alone.

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Child Words of 执意

• 执 执 zhí: to execute (a plan)
• 意 意 yì: idea