毅然

yì rán · HSK 7

resolutely

💪 毅 firm-willed + 然 -ly suffix = in a resolute manner, without hesitation

毅 carries the sense of firm willpower and determination; 然 is the classic adverb-forming suffix meaning in that manner. Together they mark an action done resolutely. Sound hook: yì rán starts like the English ee-run, you firmly run ahead.

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