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“decisive” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinguǒ duàn

Example

果断的人更容易成功。guǒ duàn de rén gèng róng yì chéng gōng

People who are decisive are more likely to succeed.

Illustration for 果断 (decisive)

How to say “decisive” in Chinese

“Decisive” in Chinese is 果断 (guǒ duàn).

A settled choice cuts through hesitation and leads directly to action.

Full entry for 果断: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 果断

在谈判中,他做出果断的决策,促成了协议。zài tán pàn zhōng tā zuò chū guǒ duàn de jué cè cù chéng le xié yì

During the negotiations, he made a decisive decision and helped bring about an agreement.

Tips for using 果断

  • In everyday Chinese, the word can describe a person, a decision, or a concrete measure, so it covers both a character trait and a specific action.

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