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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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