绝对 (juéduì)

绝对 means "absolute" or "absolutely" and is used to emphasize that something is definite, unconditional, or without exception.

Meanings

[adjective] absolute; unconditional; without exception
[adverb] absolutely; definitely; certainly

Example Sentences

这是绝对正确的答案。 Zhè shì juéduì zhèngquè de dá'àn. This is the absolutely correct answer.

你绝对不能告诉他这个秘密。 Nǐ juéduì bù néng gàosù tā zhège mìmì. You absolutely cannot tell him this secret.

我绝对相信她说的话。 Wǒ juéduì xiāngxìn tā shuō de huà. I absolutely believe what she said.

绝对的自由是不存在的。 Juéduì de zìyóu shì bù cúnzài de. Absolute freedom does not exist.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
绝对正确	absolutely correct
绝对不行	absolutely not allowed
绝对优势	absolute advantage
绝对相信	absolutely believe

Usage Notes

绝对 is a strong intensifier used in both spoken and written Chinese. When used as an adverb before a verb or adjective, it emphasizes certainty or unconditional quality. It is stronger than 一定 (yīdìng) and conveys a sense of no exceptions allowed. Be careful not to overuse it in formal writing.

Memory Hook

Think of "absolutely cut off" from any doubt: 绝 (juéduì) means to cut, so 绝对 cuts off all uncertainty.