Definition
决断 is labeled as a stative verb (s.v.) meaning 'decisive, resolute', but it is also commonly used as a noun ('decision') and a verb ('to make a decision'). As a stative verb, it describes someone who is firm and clear when making decisions — e.g., 做事决断 (decisive in actions). In everyday Chinese, the noun and verb uses are more frequent; be aware of this broader usage.
s.v.
(stative verb) decisiveresolutefirm in making decisions
Examples
- 决断,。Tā hěn jué duàn, cónglái bú huì yóuyù.He is very decisive and never hesitates.
- ,决断。Zuòwéi lǐngdǎo, bìxū jué duàn guǒduàn.As a leader, one must be decisive and resolute.
- 决断。Tā zuò juédìng fēicháng jué duàn.He is very decisive when making decisions.
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