Definition
坚定 (jiān dìng) means 'firm, resolute' in beliefs, will, or stance, and as a verb 'to strengthen (conviction)'. It contrasts with 坚强 (jiān qiáng), which describes a strong-willed character or spirit, and with 坚决 (jiān jué), which is used for resolute attitudes toward specific actions or decisions. Note that 坚定 also has a verb sense that the other two lack.
adjective
firmsteadyresolute (of beliefs, will, stance)
verb
to make firmto strengthen (one's conviction, determination)
Easily confused
- 鉴定jiàn dìngsound-alike(verb) to appraise, to identify, to evaluate
Examples
- 坚定。Tā yǒuzhe jiān dìng de yìzhì.He has an unyielding will.
- 坚定。Zhè cì chénggōng jiān dìng le tā de xìnxīn.This success strengthened his confidence.
- 坚定。Wǒmen huì jiān dìng de zhīchí nǐ.We will firmly support you.
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