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一锤定音 Meaning

一锤定音

Learn the meaning of 一锤定音, its pinyin, English explanation, topic links, and related Chinese expressions.

Quick answer: 一锤定音 means lit. to fix the tone with a single hammer blow.

Meaning in English

Lit. to fix the tone with a single hammer blow

Chinese一锤定音
Pinyinyi1 chui2 ding4 yin1
Definitionslit. to fix the tone with a single hammer blow; fig. to make the final decision
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Questions People Ask

What does 一锤定音 mean?

一锤定音 means lit. to fix the tone with a single hammer blow.

How do you pronounce 一锤定音?

一锤定音 is pronounced yi1 chui2 ding4 yin1 in Mandarin pinyin.

Is 一锤定音 a Chinese idiom or saying?

一锤定音 is stored as a Chinese expression seed from CC-CEDICT and should be reviewed before being treated as a sourced proverb.

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