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肯定
kěndìng
Description
"肯定"可以表示很确定、没有怀疑，也可以表示对一件事说"是"、给出正面的看法。
"肯定" can mean being very sure without doubt, or saying "yes" and giving a positive opinion about something.
我们常说"他肯定会来"，意思是我很确定这件事。
We often say "他肯定会来," meaning I am very sure this will happen.
Meanings
肯定kěndìng
certainly; definitely; for sure
明天他肯定会来。
He will definitely come tomorrow.
肯定kěndìng
certain; sure; positive
我不太肯定这个答案。
I'm not quite sure about this answer.
肯定kěndìng
to affirm; to acknowledge; to approve
老师肯定了他的努力。
The teacher acknowledged his effort.
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Notes
- Nuance
as an adverb it is casual/spoken; as a verb it means to affirm or praise.
- Etymology
肯 (be willing) + 定 (fixed, settled).
In videos
“我当下的反应就是肯定是地震了”
“相机包我肯定是要带着的”
“那这个肉夹馍肯定就是历史悠久吧”
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