ngai6 jin4毅然

Jyutpingngai6 jin4

Yalengaih yìhn

副詞Rare

Definition

Resolutely; firmly and without hesitation.

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How it's used

This adverb carries a strong sense of decisiveness and lack of hesitation, often used when someone makes a life-changing or difficult choice. It implies a sense of courage or firm conviction that distinguishes it from simply doing something quickly. It is almost exclusively used in formal writing or serious speech rather than casual daily conversation.

Examples

keoi5佢ngai6毅jin4然fong3放hei3棄zo2咗fan2份gou1高san1薪hau5厚zik1職。

He resolutely gave up his high-paying job.

min6面deoi3對kwan3困naan4難，nei5你hai6係mai1咪wui2會ngai6毅jin4然min6面deoi3對？

In the face of difficulties, will you face them resolutely?

Common phrases

ngai6毅jin4然kyut3決ding6定

resolutely decide

ngai6毅jin4然ci4辭zik1職

resolutely resign

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 決心, which is a noun or verb meaning determination or to determine. 毅然 is strictly an adverb that modifies the action that follows, so it cannot be used as a standalone statement of intent.