斩钉截铁

斩钉截铁斬釘截鐵 zhǎn dīng jié tiě ㄓㄢˇ ㄉㄧㄥ ㄐㄧㄝˊ ㄊㄧㄝˇ zaam2 deng1 zit6 tit3

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

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 斩 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 我斩钉截铁地拒绝了。 I flatly refused.
  • 我斬釘截鐵地拒絕了。 I flatly refused.

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