Definitions

què (adjective) real; true; certain; sure
què (verb) to confirm; to verify

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound.

Semantic: Phonetic:

About

The character "确" in its simplified form stems from the traditional character "確", which is structured with the semantic component 石, meaning stone, and the phonetic component 隺. Originally, "確" conveyed the sense of hardness or firmness, analogous to the quality of stone, and this concrete meaning gradually shifted to abstract notions of certainty and accuracy. The simplified form "确" replaces the phonetic element with 角, meaning horn, while retaining the stone radical, and it continues to express the same semantic range from tangible firmness to the affirmation of truth.

Example Sentences Hide

实很好。

Zhè quèshí hěn hǎo.

This is indeed very good.

定他的能力。

Wǒ quèdìng tā de nénglì.

I confirm his ability.

请提供切时间。

Qǐng tígōng quèqiè shíjiān.

Please provide the exact time.

证据凿,无法反驳。

Zhèngjù quèzáo, wúfǎ fǎnbó.

The evidence is conclusive and cannot be refuted.

我们必须保安全。

Wǒmen bìxū quèbǎo ānquán.

We must ensure safety.

他的说法得到认。

Tā de shuōfǎ dédào quèrèn.

His statement has been confirmed.

的数据是成功的关键。

Zhǔnquè de shùjù shì chénggōng de guānjiàn.

Accurate data is the key to success.

尽管有困难,但有必要继续前进。

Jǐnguǎn yǒu kùnnán, dàn què yǒu bìyào jìxù qiánjìn.

Although there are difficulties, it is indeed necessary to continue forward.