Writing
果断 (guǒ duàn) — how to say "resolute" in Chinese
果断
Resolute, decisive
adjective
Character composition
果
fruit, result
断
to break, to decide
Radicals / Keys
斤
Axe
#69 · jīn · 4 strokes
木
Tree
#75 · mù · 4 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
做事果断
zuò shì guǒ duàn
act decisively
果断处理
guǒ duàn chǔ lǐ
handle decisively
Examples
在关键时刻，他做出了果断的决定。
At the critical moment, he made a resolute decision.
他很果断。
He is very decisive.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "resolute" in Chinese?
"resolute" in Chinese is 果断 (guǒ duàn).
果断 meaning in English
果断 (guǒ duàn) means "Resolute, decisive".
How is 果断 pronounced?
It is pronounced guǒ duàn (written as guo duan, guoduan). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "resolute" in Chinese characters?
It is written 果断: 果 has 8 strokes, 断 has 11 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 果断?
果断 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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