English–Chinese
“make up one's mind” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxià jué xīn
Example
我已经下决心要学好汉语。wǒ yǐ jīng xià jué xīn yào xué hǎo hàn yǔ
I have already made up my mind to learn Chinese well.
How to say “make up one's mind” in Chinese
“Make up one's mind” in Chinese is 下决心 (xià jué xīn).
The point where thinking ends and firm resolve begins, even when difficulty remains.
Example sentences with 下决心
为了健康，他下决心每天跑步半小时。wèi le jiàn kāng tā xià jué xīn měi tiān pǎo bù bàn xiǎo shí
For his health, he made up his mind to run for half an hour every day.
Tips for using 下决心
- English speakers may connect this expression mainly with choosing between options, but Chinese also uses it for resolving to endure a challenge or change a habit.