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肯定

kěndìng

Description

"肯定"的意思是很确定、没有疑问。

"肯定" means being very sure, without any doubt.

我们常常用"肯定"来说一件事一定会发生。

We often use "肯定" to say that something will definitely happen.

Meanings

肯定kěndìng

certainly; definitely; for sure

他明天肯定会来。

He will definitely come tomorrow.

肯定kěndìng

to affirm; to confirm; to be sure

我肯定这是对的。

I'm sure this is correct.

肯定kěndìng

positive; affirmative

老师给了他肯定的回答。

The teacher gave him a positive answer.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    as an adverb ("definitely") it is very common in casual speech.

  • Etymology

    肯 (be willing) + 定 (fixed/settle), together meaning to affirm firmly.

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