斬釘截鐵

zaam2 deng1 zit6 tit3

lit. to chop the nail and slice the iron (idiom) · fig. resolute and decisive; unhesitating; categorical

Frequency Band 52 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. to chop the nail and slice the iron (idiom)
  2. fig. resolute and decisive; unhesitating; categorical

Written Forms

斬釘截鐵Traditional · Main Form
斩钉截铁Alternate Form

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