Meaning
to agree; to consent; to be ready (to do sth); willing
Chinese: 答应、同意。
Hear the Four Tones
The same syllable “ken” becomes a different word in each tone. 肯 is the 3rd tone. Tap any tone to hear a native voice and see its pitch shape.
Stroke Order
Tap Animate to watch the strokes in order, or Practice to trace it yourself.
Common Words
- 肯定kěn dìngto be certain; to be positive; assuredly; definitely
- 宁肯nìng kěnwould rather...; it would be better...; would prefer
- 中肯zhòng kěnpertinent; apropos
- 首肯shǒu kěnto give a nod of approval
- 肯定句kěn dìng jùaffirmative sentence
Example Sentence
他肯定能通过这次考试。Tā kěn dìng néng tōng guò zhè cì kǎo shì.He will certainly pass this exam.
他Tāhe肯定kěn dìngto be certain能néngcan通过tōng guòto pass through这zhèthis次cìnext in sequence考试kǎo shìto take an exam。