Meaning and Usage
"无疑" (wúyí) means "without doubt" or "undoubtedly." It is used to emphasize certainty about a fact or opinion. It often appears before a statement to strengthen the speaker's confidence in what they say.
Common Collocations
- 无疑是 (wúyí shì): used to assert something as undoubtedly true.
- 无疑对...有帮助 (wúyí duì... yǒu bāngzhù): to express that something undoubtedly helps or benefits.
Usage Notes
"无疑" is a formal adverb and is commonly used in written and spoken Mandarin to express strong certainty. It is stronger than just "可能" (possibly) or "大概" (probably). Avoid confusing it with "怀疑" (to doubt), which has the opposite meaning.
Register and Tone
The word is neutral in tone but tends to appear more in formal or semi-formal contexts such as news reports, essays, or serious discussions rather than casual conversations.