settled; final; unchangeable
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesidiom
settled beyond doubt; cast in stone
neutralUsed to describe a decision, fact, or outcome that is absolutely certain and irreversible. Often carries a tone of definitive conclusion.
Hé合
tong同
yǐ已
jīng经
qiān签
le了
，
zhè这
shì事
bǎn板
shànɡ上
dìnɡ钉
dīnɡ钉
le了
。
The contract is signed, so this matter is settled.
Tā他
de的
guàn冠
jūn军
shì是
bǎn板
shànɡ上
dìnɡ钉
dīnɡ钉
de的
shì事
，
méi没
rén人
néng能
tiǎo挑
zhàn战
。
His championship is a foregone conclusion; no one can challenge it.
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Jì计
huà划
hái还
méi没
yǒu有
bǎn板
shànɡ上
dìnɡ钉
dīnɡ钉
，
wǒ我
men们
hái还
kě可
yǐ以
tǎo讨
lùn论
。
The plan isn't set in stone yet; we can still discuss it.
Zhèng证
jù据
què确
záo凿
，
tā他
de的
zuì罪
xíng行
yǐ已
jīng经
shì是
bǎn板
shànɡ上
dìnɡ钉
dīnɡ钉
。
With the evidence conclusive, his guilt is indisputable.