毅然

yì rán

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adverb Rare

Definitions

1. firmly
2. resolutely
3. without hesitation

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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犹豫

yóu yù

to hesitate

Opposite of acting without hesitation.

Register variants

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毅然决然

yì rán jué rán

without hesitation

More emphatic and formal variant of 毅然.

Synonyms

2 items

坚决

jiān jué

firm; resolute; determined

Used to describe determined attitudes or decisions.

果断

guǒ duàn

firm

Emphasizes decisiveness and lack of hesitation.

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.

Grammar

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HSK 2.0 Level 6+ HSK 3.0 Level 7–9+ 6 min

擅自, 刻意, 执意 and 毅然: Adverbs of Will and Attitude

Learn manner adverbs that show a person’s will or attitude: 擅自, 私自, 公然, 强行, 任意, 执意, 刻意, 有意, 毅然 and 断然.

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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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