What does 肯定 mean in Chinese?

肯定 (kěn dìng) means "to be certain; to be positive; assuredly; definitely; to give recognition; to affirm; affirmative (answer)" in Chinese. The new HSK exam tests it at HSK 4.

How do you pronounce 肯定?

肯定 is pronounced "kěn dìng" in Mandarin Chinese. It is made up of 2 syllables.

What HSK level is 肯定?

肯定 is an HSK 4 word on the new HSK exam syllabus. It is HSK 4 on both the old and the new exam.

What characters make up 肯定?

肯定 is made up of the characters 肯, 定. Each character has its own meaning and can appear in other words.

How do you write 肯定?

You can practice writing 肯定 using our stroke order tool.

肯定 (kěn dìng), to be certain

肯定

kěn dìng

to be certain; to be positive; assuredly; definitely

HSK 4verb

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肯定

Definitions

(verb) to be certain
to be positive
assuredly
definitely
to give recognition
to affirm
affirmative (answer)

Example Sentences

我肯定他会来。

Wǒ kěndìng tā huì lái

I'm sure he'll come

Related Words

啊(ā)· interjection of surprise

不下(bù xià)· to be not less than (a certain quantity, amount etc)

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HSK levels

New HSK exam: HSK 4
HSK 2.0: HSK 4
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肯定: HSK 4 on both the old and the new exam. See where your old level lands

New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting is announced for 13 December 2026. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.

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