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断然

斷然
duàn ránHSK 7

断然 (duàn rán) is an HSK 7 Chinese word with 2 definitions and 4 bilingual examples.

PARTS OF SPEECH2
DEFINITIONS2
EXAMPLES4
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Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

1

adjective 形

  1. Englishfirm; resolute; categorical

    • EX
      面对不合理的加班要求，他做出了断然的拒绝。

      Faced with the unreasonable demand to work overtime, he gave a firm refusal.

    • EX
      这是一个断然的决定，没有任何商量的余地。

      It was a firm decision, with no room for discussion.

2

adverb 副

  1. Englishresolutely

    • EX
      听到这个虚假的消息后，他断然予以否认。

      After hearing the false report, he categorically denied it.

    • EX
      面对敌人的威胁，他断然拒绝出卖自己的国家。

      Faced with the enemy's threats, he resolutely refused to betray his country.