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下定決心

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Mandarin · pinyin xià dìng jué xīn

to make a firm resolution

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下: xià · under, underneath, below; down; inferior; bring down
定: dìng · decide, settle, fix
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心: xīn · heart; mind, intelligence; soul; 5th lunar mansion, determinative star α Scorpii (Antares)
决: jué · decide, determine, judge

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4–4–2–1 · xia4 ding4 jue2 xin1

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