Comparing "kending" "queding" and “yiding" (Redirected from ASGDPS0J) Level B2 Similar to Used for Describing things, Describing actions, Expressing attitude, Expressing determination Keywords 肯定, 确定, 一定 Translations certain If you look up 肯定 (kěndìng), 确定 (quèdìng) and 一定 (yīdìng) in the dictionary, they all have similar meanings, like "certain" or "surely." However, using them correctly in a sentence is a bit more complicated. Contents 1 Overview 概述 2 "肯定" and "确定" as a Verb 2.1 Structure with 肯定 2.2 Examples with 肯定 2.3 Structure with 确定 2.4 Examples with 确定 2.5 Examples of right or wrong sentences 3 "肯定" "一定" as an Adverb 3.1 Structure with 肯定 3.2 Examples with 肯定 3.3 Structure with 一定 3.4 Examples with 一定 3.5 Right or Wrong 4 "肯定" "确定" "一定" as as Adjectives 4.1 Structures 4.2 Examples 5 See Also 6 Sources and further reading 6.1 Books 6.2 Dictionaries Overview 概述 So how are these three words words different? We can answer this question from two points of view: 1. From a "parts of speech" point of view: 肯定 can be a verb, an adjective and an adverb. 确定 can be a verb or an adjective. 一定 can be an adjective or an adverb. 2. From a "significance or meaning" point of view: 肯定 often has a subjective, energetic feel to it。 It carries meanings like 认可 (approval), 同意 (agreement), and 保证 (guarantee). 确定 carries a feeling of objectively describing a situation. It carries the meaning of 决定 (to decide, to resolve). 一定 as an adjective has really broad uses, so you need to pay attention to the specific times it's used in. As an adverb, it is often used to give a reinforcing tone. 肯定 and 确定 can both be verbs, but their use and meanings are different. 一定 cannot be used as a verb. "肯定" and "确定" as a Verb Structure with 肯定 肯定 can express that something is satisfactory (对…满意), often used when a superior evaluates subordinates. When used this way, it should be followed directly by a noun or a phrase that is acting as a noun (noun phrase). 肯定 + Noun / Noun Phrase I can also be used to express "I am sure." When used this way it is usually a clause at the end of a sentence. Subj. + (敢)肯定 + Sentences Examples with 肯定 老板 肯定 了 我们 团队 的 工作。 The boss approved our team's work. 如果 想 让 别人 肯定 你，你 就 要 好好 做。 If you want to make other people like you, you have to do good work. 我 敢 肯定 这 就 是 他 的 声音。 I'm sure that this is his voice. Structure with 确定 You can also add a verb phrase a preposition phrase after 确定, which makes it mean that that something is already set, often used in describing a progressing condition. 确定 + Phrase / Sentence Examples with 确定 我们 还 没有 确定 什么 时候 开始。 We still haven't decided when to start. 已经 确定了 三 个 人，还 差 一 个。 Three people have already been decided, one more is needed. 你 确定 他 是 我们 要 找 的 人 吗？ Have you decided if he's the person we'll look for? Examples of right or wrong sentences 我们 要 先 肯定 一 个 形式 才 能 开始 做。In this sentence, "肯定" needs to be followed by a noun or a noun phrase. 我们 要 先 确定 一 个 形式 才 能 开始 做。 We'll have to decide on a design before we can start working. 老板 肯定 了 最近 我 工作 很 努力。In this sentence, "肯定" needs to be followed by a noun or noun phrase. 老板 肯定 了 最近 我 的 努力 工作。By changing the word order, we get a noun phrase instead of a verb phrase. The boss approved my recent hard work. "肯定" "一定" as an Adverb 肯定 and 一定 can both be adverbs, and the grammar structure for both are similar. 肯定 emphasized more of a subjective judgement or promise. 一定 sometimes carries an air of forcing something or issuing a command. Structure with 肯定 肯定 + Adj. / Verb Examples with 肯定 他 肯定 还 没 起床，因为 他 的 手机 现在 还 没 开 机。 He definitely hasn't gotten out of bed yet， because his phone is still off. 这 次 我 肯定 不 骗 你，骗 你 是 小 狗，好 吧？The idiom "骗你是小狗" literally means "To deceive you is to be a small dog." It doesn't have a good English equivalent. I'm not lying this time. Cross my heart. Structure with 一定 一定 + Adj. / Verb Examples with 一定 明天 你们 一定 要 来。 You guys are definitely going to come tomorrow. 一定 要 小心。 You've definitely got to be careful. Right or Wrong 你们 肯定 要 去 听 我 的 演唱会。 Since it's a command, "肯定" is not appropriate. 你们 一定 要 去 听 我 的 演唱会。 You guys have to go listen to my music recital. "肯定" "确定" "一定" as as Adjectives All three of these can be placed before a noun as adjectives. But in this grammar structure, 肯定 and 确定 use their verb meanings, and 一定 as an adjective means "something particular Structures 肯定 + （的 +） Noun 确定 + （的 +） Noun 一定 + （的 +） Noun Examples 如果 你 问 我 是不是 知道 这 件 事情，我 的 回答 是 肯定 的。 If you ask me if I know about this, my answer will be sure. 请 给 我 一 个 确定 的 回答，不 要 总是 这么 模糊。 Please give me a definite response. Don't always be so vague. 我们 之间 要 保持 一定 距离。 We need to keep a certain distance between us. 这 件 事 和 他 有 一定 的 关系，不 能 都 怪 你。 He has a certain connection with this, it can't completely surprise you. See Also Sources and further reading Books 对外汉语教学语法释疑201例 (pp. 180) [ →buy] 现代汉语八百词（增订本） (pp. 603) [ →buy] 卓越汉语－公司实战篇 (pp. 5) [ →buy] Dictionaries 现代汉语词典（第5版） (pp. 776, 1594, 1136) →buy