毅然

yì rán

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adverb Rare

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Definitions

1. firmly
2. resolutely
3. without hesitation

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 犹豫 yóu yù 犹豫 yóu yù to hesitate Opposite of acting without hesitation.: to hesitate

Register variants

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• 毅然决然 yì rán jué rán 毅然决然 yì rán jué rán without hesitation More emphatic and formal variant of 毅然.: without hesitation

Synonyms

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• 坚决 jiān jué 坚决 jiān jué firm; resolute; determined Used to describe determined attitudes or decisions.: firm; resolute; determined
• 果断 guǒ duàn 果断 guǒ duàn firm Emphasizes decisiveness and lack of hesitation.: firm

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not use 毅然 to describe physical firmness; it only refers to mental resolve.

Formality

Mainly used in written or formal contexts, rarely in casual speech.

Example Sentences

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他 毅然 放弃了高薪工作去创业。

He resolutely gave up his high-paying job to start a business.

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Words Containing 毅然

• 毅然决然 毅然决然 yì rán jué rán: without hesitation

Child Words of 毅然

• 毅 毅 yì: firm and resolute
• 然 然 rán: correct