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下决心下決心 xià jué xīn — to determine

xià (fourth tone, falling) jué (second tone, rising) xīn (first tone, high and level)xia4 jue2 xin1

Traditional: 下決心

to determine

Levels 7–9· 2021 three-band, nine-level proficiency standardverb
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Meanings

  1. to determine

    to determine; to resolve

    verb

Character breakdown

  • 下
    xià (fourth tone, falling)

    below, under, lower; to go down, to get off; to fall (of rain or snow); next (下个月)

    3 strokesRadical 一
  • 心
    xīn (first tone, high and level)

    heart; mind, feelings, intention; the centre of something (中心)

    4 strokesRadical 心