决 Stroke Order — How to Write 决
决 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 冫, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
决 Radical and Character Components
Radical: 冫 + 4 more strokes
决 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- jué
Meanings of 决 in Chinese
1
jué决
To clear an obstruction or blockage, especially in a waterway or channel, to allow water to flow through.
农夫们合力决开堵塞的灌溉渠，让水流重新畅通。
The farmers worked together to clear the blocked irrigation ditch, allowing the water to flow freely again.
To burst or break open (a dike, dam, or embankment) due to the force of water; to breach.
暴雨导致河堤决口。
The heavy rain caused the river dike to burst.
To decide, to make up one's mind; to determine.
她犹豫不决该怎么选择。
She was indecisive about how to choose.
absolutely (used before a negative word to emphasize a strong negation)
我决不放弃。
I will absolutely not give up.
To decide the final outcome or winner; to determine the victor.
今晚的比赛将决出冠军。
Tonight's match will determine the champion.
to execute (a person), to carry out a death sentence
古时候，那些犯了重罪的人常常会被处决。
In ancient times, those who committed serious crimes were often executed.
Common Words and Phrases with 决
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2
decision-making or policy-making
公司需要制定明智的决策来应对市场变化。
The company needs to make wise decisions to cope with market changes.
3
To decide, resolve; a decision or resolution.
我们决定明天去公园野餐。
We decided to go for a picnic in the park tomorrow.
4
A duel, a formal fight between two people, often with deadly weapons, to settle a point of honor or dispute. It can also refer to any decisive struggle.
骑士们在城堡外进行了一场公平的决斗。
The knights engaged in a fair duel outside the castle.
5
To make a decision; decisiveness; a final decision.
在面对复杂问题时，他总是能迅速做出决断，从不拖泥带水
When confronted with complex problems, he is always able to make quick and firm decisions, never procrastinating.
6
To be determined; to make up one's mind; definitely; absolutely.
我决计明天早上五点起床，开始新的锻炼计划。
I am determined to get up at 5 AM tomorrow to start my new exercise plan.
7
firm and resolute; to break off a relationship definitively
他以决绝的态度拒绝了所有的诱惑
He rejected all temptations with a resolute attitude.
8
(of a dyke, etc.) be breached; burst
连续的暴雨使得河水水位猛涨，最终导致堤坝决口，洪水涌入农田。
The continuous heavy rain caused the river's water level to rise sharply, eventually leading to the dike breaching and floodwaters rushing into the farmland.
9
to break with (e.g., in a relationship), a complete split or rupture
经过长时间的争吵，这对夫妻的关系彻底决裂了。
After prolonged arguments, the couple's relationship completely ruptured.
10
Resolutely; undoubtedly
面对困难，他决然选择坚持下去，最终取得了成功。
Facing difficulties, he resolutely chose to persevere, and ultimately achieved success.
11
The final round of a competition, especially in sports, to determine the winner.
他通过艰苦训练，终于进入了网球比赛的决赛
After intense training, he finally made it to the final of the tennis tournament.
12
to determine the victory; to decide the outcome
他们正在制定决胜策略，争取在市场竞争中脱颖而出。
They are formulating a decisive strategy to stand out in market competition.
13
Final accounts; annual financial statement based on budget execution.
公司已经完成了本年度的财务决算工作。
The company has completed its financial final accounts for the current year.
14
absolutely no; there is definitely no
我向你保证，我决无背叛友谊的意图。
I assure you, I absolutely have no intention of betraying our friendship.
More words with 决
- cái裁jué决ruling, judgment
- fǒu否jué决veto, reject
- jiān坚jué决Resolute and unwavering.
- chǔ处jué决execute, execution
- guǒ果jué决Decisive, Resolute
- kuì溃jué决to burst (as a dyke or dam)
- qiāng枪jué决to execute by shooting
- sù速jué决quick decision
- pàn判jué决judgment, verdict
- wèi未jué决pending, undecided
- yì议jué决resolution, decision
- fǒu否jué决quán权veto, veto power
- pàn判jué决shū书Judgment, Written judgment
- sù速jué决zhàn战war of quick decision, quick battle
- bēng崩jué决Breach, Collapse
- jiǎo绞jué决Hanging, To execute by hanging
- pōu剖jué决to rule, to decide
- qǔ取jué决depend
- yǒng勇jué决brave and decisive
- zhǎn斩jué决Execute by decapitation, Behead
Idioms with 决
- jué决duàn断rú如liú流decide swiftly and smoothly
- jué决shèng胜qiān千lǐ里orchestrate decisive victory from a distance
- jué决shèng胜zhī之jī机opportune moment for decisive victory
- jué决yī一cí雌xióng雄contend for supremacy
- jué决yī一shèng胜fù负fight to a finish
- jué决yī一sǐ死zhàn战fight to the death
- chén沉yín吟bù不jué决Ponder deeply, hesitate, unable to decide
- chí迟yí疑bù不jué决hesitate and be indecisive
- cí雌xióng雄wèi未jué决The outcome is undecided
- hú狐yí疑bù不jué决hesitate due to suspicion
- sù速zhàn战sù速jué决resolve quickly and efficiently
- wěi委jué决bù不xià下unable to make up one's mind
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Open the tool →Questions about 决
What does 决 mean in Chinese?
决 (jué) means “To decide, to make up one's mind” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 决?
决 is pronounced jué in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 决 have?
决 has 6 strokes.
How do you write 决?
决 is written in 6 strokes, starting from the radical 冫. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 决?
The radical of 决 is 冫.