nhất quyết
[ɲət̚˧˦ kwiət̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to make a firm decision; to be resolved
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Bạn đang đùa với lửa nếu bạn nhất quyết chạy xe máy mà không đội mũ bảo hiểm.You're playing with fire if you insist on riding your motorcycle without a helmet on.
Tatoeba sentence #3486707 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adverb) decidedly; firmly; steadfastly
Register: informal
Common questions
What does “nhất quyết” mean?
(verb) to make a firm decision; to be resolved
Is “nhất quyết” formal or informal?
nhất quyết is generally informal.