Definition
毅然决然 is a four-character idiom meaning 'resolutely and without hesitation'. It emphasizes a firm, unwavering decision made in the face of difficulty or opposition. You can use it to describe someone taking a bold action with complete determination, often after careful thought. It's more formal and emphatic than 毅然 alone.
f.e.
resolutelywithout a moment's hesitationwith firm determination
Examples
- 毅然决然，。Tā yì rán jué rán de cí qù le gāo xīn gōngzuò, qù zhuīqiú zìjǐ de mèngxiǎng.He resolutely quit his high-paying job to pursue his dream.
- ，毅然决然。Miàn duì kùnnan, tā yì rán jué rán de xuǎnzé le jiānchí.Faced with difficulties, she chose to persevere without hesitation.
- 毅然决然，。Zhè wèi kēxuéjiā yì rán jué rán de fàngqì le guówài de yōuyuè tiáojiàn, huí guó xiàolì.This scientist resolutely gave up favorable conditions abroad to serve his country.
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