English–Chinese
“insist on” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhí yì
Example
她执意留下来帮忙。tā zhí yì liú xià lái bāng máng
She insists on staying to help.
How to say “insist on” in Chinese
“Insist on” in Chinese is 执意 (zhí yì).
A chosen intention stays firmly in place even when other people try to move it.
Example sentences with 执意
他执意否认那件事。tā zhí yì fǒu rèn nà jiàn shì
He insists on denying that matter.
Tips for using 执意
- In everyday conversation, this word often sounds more formal and more critical than a neutral statement of firm choice, so it is especially natural in narration or serious discussion.