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Definition
Resolute; diligent and untiring.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in written or formal contexts to describe a firm, unyielding attitude. While it conveys a sense of determination, it is rarely heard in casual daily conversation where people would prefer using 堅定 or 決心 instead. It carries a slightly literary or classical nuance that makes it stand out in modern speech.
Examples
He is very resolute in his work and never gives up halfway.
You need to be more resolute; don't always be so indecisive.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 勤力 or 努力 because it implies a strong work ethic, but it specifically focuses on the mental state of being resolute rather than the physical act of working hard.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
