verb HSK 5
Traditional 回絕
to refuse · to decline · to turn down · to reject
Meaning
回绝 means to decline or refuse someone's request, invitation, or proposal, typically in a polite but firm manner. It implies giving a negative response after consideration, often to requests from others.
Usage
回绝 is more formal than simple 拒绝 and emphasizes the act of responding negatively to something that was offered or requested. It's commonly used in contexts involving invitations, proposals, requests for help, or business offers. The tone is generally polite and diplomatic rather than harsh.
Examples
- 01他婉言回绝了我们的邀请。.He politely declined our invitation.
- 02经理当场回绝了那个不合理的要求。.The manager refused that unreasonable request on the spot.
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Common collocations
- 回绝请求to decline a request
- 回绝邀请to turn down an invitation
- 婉言回绝to politely decline
- 被回绝to be turned down
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 回 (to reply/return) with 绝 (to cut off/sever), literally meaning 'to reply with a cutting off' or 'to respond by rejecting.'