一定

yīdìng
certainly

我一定会来参加你的婚礼。

I will certainly come to your wedding.


general

Certainly, definitely, or without fail.

你一定要按时完成这项任务。

You must definitely finish this task on time.

他一定会赢得比赛。

He will certainly win the competition.

Used to emphasize certainty or inevitability.

general

A certain amount or degree.

这件事有一定的风险。

This matter has a certain degree of risk.

他有一定的影响力。

He has a certain amount of influence.

Used to indicate an unspecified but significant quantity or extent.

Collocations

一定要must一定会will certainly有一定的has a certain degree of

Related Phrases

Pro Tip

Emphasis on Certainty

Use '一定' to strongly emphasize that something is certain or will definitely happen.

Gold Rule

Contextual Usage

In formal contexts, '一定' can be used to express strong assurance, while in casual speech, it can also imply a certain degree or amount.

Word Origin

Combination of 一 (one, certain) and 定 (fixed, determined).

Usage Notes

Can be used as an adverb to express certainty or as a noun phrase to indicate a certain amount.

Word Breakdown

one, certain
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fixed, determined
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