一锤定音 — “To give the final word”
一锤定音 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to give the final word”. To make a conclusive decision. Literally, “one hammer sets the tone”.
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一锤定音 Pronunciation and Pinyin
一锤定音 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 一锤定音
经过长时间的讨论，项目负责人终于一锤定音，确定了最终的方案。
After a long discussion, the project manager finally gave the final word and settled on the ultimate plan.
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Open the tool →Questions about 一锤定音
What does 一锤定音 mean?
一锤定音 (yī chuí dìng yīn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to give the final word”.
How do you pronounce 一锤定音?
一锤定音 is pronounced yī chuí dìng yīn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 一锤定音 literally mean?
Literally, 一锤定音 means “one hammer sets the tone”. It is used to mean “to give the final word”.
What is the Chinese definition of 一锤定音?
制造铜锣时最后一锤决定锣的音色。借指凭一句话作出最后决定。