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一言为定
Idiomyī yán wéi dìng
Description
“一言为定”的意思是说好了就不再改变，大家都要遵守约定。
The meaning of "一言为定" is that once agreed upon, it will not be changed and everyone must keep the promise.
朋友之间说好一件事以后，常常会说“一言为定”。
Among friends, after agreeing on something, they often say "一言为定".
Meanings
一言为定yī yán wéi dìng
it's a deal; that's settled once said
明天下午三点见，一言为定！
See you at 3 PM tomorrow, it's a deal!
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Notes
- Etymology
literally 'one word makes it fixed'—once spoken, the promise cannot be changed.
- Nuance
used to confirm an agreement, often cheerfully between friends making plans.
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