决 (jué): Stroke Order, Meaning & How to Write

Making decisions

决 + nounverb + 决

In words about deciding or determining, 决 (jué) carries the core meaning of making a choice or reaching a conclusion.

Resolving or settling

verb + 决

When 决 (jué) appears after another verb, it often indicates resolving an issue or reaching a final outcome.

HSK 3

jiě解

jué决

to resolve; solve

HSK 6

pàn判

jué决

court decision; judgment

HSK 6

biǎo表

jué决

decide by vote

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

cái裁

jué决

Judgment

Firmness and rejection

adjective + 决不 + 决

In words about being firm or rejecting, 决 (jué) adds a sense of finality or strong determination.

HSK 5

jiān坚

jué决

firm; resolute; determined

HSK 6

fǒu否

jué决

reject; vote down; overrule

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

yóu犹

yù豫

bù不

jué

决 (jué): To decide — Stroke Order & Writing Guide

Animated Stroke Order 决

Stroke Order Diagrams 决

Character Breakdown

Printable Writing Worksheet: 决

How to Use 决

Making decisions

HSK Vocabulary: 决

Example Sentences

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Resolving or settling

Firmness and rejection

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