gin1 kyut3堅決坚决
Jyutpinggin1 kyut3
Yalegīn kyut
Definition
Determined, firm, and unwavering in attitude.
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How it's used
Expresses a strong, unwavering stance that often implies a refusal to compromise or change one's mind. While it functions as a formal adjective, it is frequently used in spoken Cantonese to describe someone's stubborn resolve in a specific situation. It carries a slightly more serious or emphatic tone than simply saying someone is stubborn or set in their ways.
Examples
He is determined to resign, no matter how you persuade him it is useless.
Are you firmly decided on not going to the party?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe physical hardness or durability, as it is strictly for mental resolve or decisions. For physical strength or toughness, use 堅硬 or 結實 instead.
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Grammar guides
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