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一定
yídìng
Description
“一定”常常用来表示很有把握，事情很可能会发生。
"一定" is often used to express strong certainty that something is likely to happen.
它也可以表示某种固定的、确定的数量或程度。
It can also indicate a fixed or definite quantity or degree.
Meanings
一定yídìng
certainly; surely; definitely
我明天一定来。
I will definitely come tomorrow.
一定yídìng
certain; fixed; given
这需要一定的时间。
This takes some time.
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Notes
- Etymology
一 (one) + 定 (fixed/settled), literally 'set as one', giving the sense of certainty.
- Nuance
as an adverb it stresses the speaker's certainty; as an adjective it means 'a certain amount'.
In videos
“你一定能学好中文的”
“但这个钱是够花就可以，不一定是很多很多。”
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