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March 24, 2026
决心(決心)juéxīn(jue2xin1)
决心 (juéxīn) refers to a strong commitment or determination to achieve a goal. It is often used in contexts where one makes a firm decision to overcome challenges or pursue aspirations, reflecting a sense of resolve and steadfastness.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, making a decision with determination is highly valued, often reflected in sayings like '志不求易者成' (Those who aim high will achieve). The idea of perseverance aligns with traditional values of hard work and dedication.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person standing at a fork in the road, with a determined look on their face, ready to choose their path. The character 决 (jué) resembles a person making a decisive cut through uncertainty, while 心 (xīn) represents the heart, symbolizing that true determination comes from within.
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AI Study Notes for 决心
Quick Contrast
坚定 (jiāndìng) vs 决心 (juéxīn): 选择坚定强调态度的坚决性，而决心则侧重于内心的决意与目标。
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person standing at a fork in the road, with a determined look on their face, ready to choose their path. The character 决 (jué) resembles a person making a decisive cut through uncertainty, while 心 (xīn) represents the heart, symbolizing that true determination comes from within.
Usage Notes
决心 is typically used in both formal and informal contexts, but it carries a more serious tone. Common collocations include 决心去做 (make a resolution to do) and 下决心 (make up one's mind). Be cautious with the tones; using the wrong tone could change the meaning entirely.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 决心 is connected to themes of personal goals and motivations found in other vocabulary at this level. Students should focus on using it in sentences that express their own resolutions or decisions.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, making a decision with determination is highly valued, often reflected in sayings like '志不求易者成' (Those who aim high will achieve). The idea of perseverance aligns with traditional values of hard work and dedication.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 决心 with 决定, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我有决定' instead of '我有决心' is incorrect; the correct phrase emphasizes the determination with '决心'.
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Grammar Patterns of 决心
决心 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 6 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
The teachers are enthusiastic and have a sense of purpose.
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他暗地里下定决心要给她买那件衣服。
tā àn dì lǐ xià dìng jué xīn yào gěi tā mǎi nà jiàn yī fú。
He had privately resolved he would buy her the dress.
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这只会更加坚定我们赢得联赛的决心。
zhè zhī huì gēng jiā jiān dìng wǒ mén yíng dé lián sài de jué xīn。
This merely strengthens our resolve to win the league.
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她的新年决心是要保持身材健美。
tā de xīn nián jué xīn shì yào bǎo chí shēn cái jiàn měi。
She made a New Year's resolution to get fit.
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桑德拉决心成为医生，她的坚持取得了成功。
sāng dé lā jué xīn chéng wéi yī shēng， ， tā de jiān chí qǔ dé le chéng。
Sandra was determined to become a doctor and her persistence paid off.
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他们下定决心要大赚一笔。
tā mén xià dìng jué xīn yào dà zhuàn yī bǐ。
They are set to make a big fat profit.
Cultural Notes for 决心
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, making a decision with determination is highly valued, often reflected in sayings like '志不求易者成' (Those who aim high will achieve). The idea of perseverance aligns with traditional values of hard work and dedication.
Frequently Asked Questions about 决心
You can say, '我下定决心要完成这个项目' (I am determined to complete this project).
While it is often used for personal aspirations, it can also refer to collective decisions, such as a team's determination.
决心 emphasizes the emotional commitment behind a decision, while 决定 (juédìng) simply means to decide.
