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确定
quèdìng
Description
“确定”的意思是你很清楚一件事是对的，没有怀疑。
The meaning of "确定" is that you are very sure something is right, without any doubt.
你在手机上点“确定”的时候，也是在说“就这样”。
When you tap "确定" on your phone, you are also saying "that's it."
Meanings
确定quèdìng
to be sure; to be certain
你确定他今天来吗？
Are you sure he is coming today?
确定quèdìng
to confirm; to decide firmly
我们已经确定了开会的时间。
We have already set the meeting time.
确定quèdìng
certain; definite; fixed
答案很确定，没有问题。
The answer is definite, no problem.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
确 (firm, true) + 定 (settle, fix), together meaning to make certain.
- Nuance
确定 stresses being sure/settled; 确认 stresses actively checking to confirm.
In videos
“你无法确定你说的这个句子对不对”
“然后真的不确定的时候再框起来再翻译一遍。”
“一二三四五，五个字，我确定是对的。”
“先生，我很确定我的名字是派斯登，”
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