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斩钉截铁
斬釘截鐵
zhǎndīngjiétiě
1. lit. to chop the nail and slice the iron (idiom)
2. fig. resolute and decisive
3. unhesitating
4. categorical
HSK 6

Character Breakdown

斩
zhǎn
to chop, to cut, to sever; to behead
HSK 6 8 丶
钉
dīng
nail, spike
HSK 6 7 丶
截
jié
to cut off, to obstruct, to stop; segment; intersection
HSK 6 14 丶
铁
tiě
iron; strong, solid, firm
HSK 3 10 丶

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