Chinese

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

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Example sentences

明天我一定會準時出席。
明天我一定会准时出席。
I will definitely be on time tomorrow.
只要堅持努力,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。
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。
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。
He has a firm belief that he will succeed.

Usage Notes

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

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