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决定

juédìng

Description

当你想好要做什么的时候,就可以说你做了一个决定。

When you have thought about what to do, you can say you have made a 决定.

这个词很常用,可以是动词,也可以是名词。

This word is very common and can be used as both a verb and a noun.

Meanings

决定juédìng

to decide; to make up one's mind

我决定明天去看电影。

I decided to go to the movies tomorrow.

决定juédìng

a decision (noun)

这是一个很重要的决定。

This is a very important decision.

决定juédìng

to determine; to have decisive effect on

努力决定你的未来。

Work hard to decide your future.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    决 (decide) + 定 (settle/fix), together meaning to settle a choice.

  • Nuance

    works as both verb and noun; 选择 stresses picking among options.

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