act decisively; make a prompt decision
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to make a prompt decision at the right moment; to act decisively when the opportunity arises
formalFormal four-character idiom (成语) emphasizing quick, decisive action at the critical moment. Often used to praise someone who makes tough decisions quickly under pressure.
Kàn看
dào到
shāng商
jī机
，
tā他
dāng当
jī机
lì立
duàn断
，
lì立
kè刻
tóu投
zī资
。
Seeing the business opportunity, he acted decisively and invested immediately.
Qíng情
kuàng况
wēi危
jí急
，
duì队
zhǎng长
dāng当
jī机
lì立
duàn断
，
xià下
lìng令
chè撤
lí离
。
The situation was critical, so the team leader made a prompt decision to order an evacuation.
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Miàn面
duì对
tū突
fā发
zhuàng状
kuàng况
，
nǐ你
bì必
xū须
dāng当
jī机
lì立
duàn断
。
Facing an unexpected situation, you must act decisively.
Dǒng董
shì事
huì会
dāng当
jī机
lì立
duàn断
，
chè撤
huàn换
le了
shǒu首
xí席
zhí执
xíng行
guān官
。
The board of directors acted decisively and replaced the CEO.