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否定

fǒu dìng
HSK 5
to negate, negative (answer)
noun
verb
Measure words:个 gè

Example Sentences

他的回答是否定的。
tāde huídá shì fǒudìng de 。
His answer is negative.
我们不能否定他的努力。
wǒmen bùnéng fǒudìng tāde nǔlì 。
We cannot negate his effort.
在逻辑中，否定是一个重要的概念。
zài luójí zhōng ， fǒudìng shì yígè zhòngyào de gàiniàn 。
In logic, negation is an important concept.

Individual Characters

Words with similar meanings

拒绝jùjué
to refuse
This verb also expresses the notion of saying no, suggesting a more direct or confrontational act than 'to negate'.
反驳fǎnbó
to refute
This verb implies countering an argument or assertion, presenting stronger opposition compared to 'to negate'.

Words Starting With 否

否则fǒu zé
if not; otherwise; else; or else
否认fǒu rèn
to declare to be untrue; to deny
否决fǒu jué
veto; to overrule; to veto; to reject

Words Ending With 定

一定yī dìng
surely; certainly; necessarily; fixed; a certain (extent etc); given; particular; must
决定jué dìng
"to decide (to do something); to resolve; decision
肯定kěn dìng
to be sure; to be certain; sure; certain; definite; to confirm; to affirm; affirmative
规定guī dìng
provision; to fix; to set; to formulate; to stipulate; to provide; regulation; rule
制定zhì dìng
to draw up; to formulate

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HSK 5
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Advanced HSK6 Terms
Vocabulary used in HSK6 for near-native level fluency.
Advanced HSK5 Terms
Vocabulary commonly seen in HSK5 practice, bridging mid-high level usage.

Individual Characters

否fǒu
to negate, to deny, not
定dìng
decide, fix, book, order, calm