一槌定音 — “To make a final and decisive statement or decision”
一槌定音 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to make a final and decisive statement or decision”. To give the final word that settles a matter. Literally, “One hammer strike sets the final tone”.
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一槌定音 Pronunciation and Pinyin
一槌定音 Character Breakdown
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经过长时间的讨论，主持人终于一槌定音，宣布了比赛的最终结果。
After a long discussion, the host finally gave the final word and announced the ultimate outcome of the competition.
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What does 一槌定音 mean?
一槌定音 (yī chuí dìng yīn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to make a final and decisive statement or decision”.
How do you pronounce 一槌定音?
一槌定音 is pronounced yī chuí dìng yīn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 一槌定音 literally mean?
Literally, 一槌定音 means “one hammer strike sets the final tone”. It is used to mean “to make a final and decisive statement or decision”.
What is the Chinese definition of 一槌定音?
借指凭一句话作出最后决定。同“一锤定音”。