Chinese

yīdìng
Meaning: certainly; definitely; fixed; certain
Part of Speech: Adverb, Adjective

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Example sentences

I will definitely be on time tomorrow.
只要堅持努力,就一定能成功。
只要坚持努力,就一定能成功。
As long as you persist in your efforts, you will surely succeed.
請放心,我一定會準時到達。
请放心,我一定会准时到达。
Please rest assured, I will definitely arrive on time.
這種病毒傳染力很強,大家出門一定要戴口罩。
这种病毒传染力很强,大家出门一定要戴口罩。
This virus is highly contagious; everyone must wear a mask when going out.
他有一個堅定的信念,就是他一定會成功。
他有一个坚定的信念,就是他一定会成功。
He has a firm belief that he will succeed.
他對我有恩,我一定要報答他。
他对我有恩,我一定要报答他。
He has done me a favor, I must repay him.
我們堅信努力一定會有回報。
我们坚信努力一定会有回报。
We firmly believe that hard work will definitely pay off.
我們一定會竭力完成這項任務。
我们一定会竭力完成这项任务。
We will definitely do our best to complete this task.
運動前一定要先拉筋,以免受傷。
运动前一定要先拉筋,以免受伤。
You must stretch before exercising to avoid injury.
購買衣服時,一定要看清楚洗滌標籤。
购买衣服时,一定要看清楚洗涤标签。
When buying clothes, be sure to check the laundry label carefully.

Usage Notes

Used to express determination or inevitability as an adverb. As an adjective, it means 'fixed' or 'specific'.

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