果断

• Pinyin: guǒ duàn
• Desglose de hanzi: 果 = 木 (tree) + 田 (field) — fruit on a tree; 断 = 斤 (axe) + 糸 (thread) — cutting through decisively

Significado

Decisivo; resolutivo; tomar decisiones sin vacilar.

Describes the quality of acting with clear judgement and firm resolve, especially under pressure or in complex situations. Highly valued in leadership contexts. Contrasted with 优柔寡断 (indecisive) or 犹豫不决 (hesitant).

Ejemplos

1. 面对突发危机，领导者必须果断处置，不能拖延。
2. 她在谈判中表现得异常果断，很快促成了协议签署。
3. 关键时刻，果断的决策往往能将损失降到最低。

Guía de uso

Contexto: leadership, decision-making, workplace, crisis management

Tono: commendatory

Correcto

• 在市场瞬息万变的今天，企业家必须具备果断决策的能力。(In today's rapidly changing market, entrepreneurs must possess the ability to make decisive decisions.)
• 他果断地拒绝了那份看似丰厚但暗藏风险的合同。(He decisively rejected that seemingly lucrative but risk-laden contract.)

Incorrecto

• 他果断地买了个冰淇淋 — 果断 implies significant, consequential decisions; for trivial choices use 毫不犹豫 or 直接

Origen e historia

果 (result, certainly) + 断 (to decide, to cut off)

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal