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否定
fǒudìng
Description
"否定"的意思是说某件事不对，或者不同意别人的看法。
"否定" means to say that something is not correct or to disagree with someone's opinion.
它的反义词是"肯定"，我们常常用它来表示不接受一个想法。
Its opposite is "肯定", and we often use it to express rejection of an idea.
Meanings
否定fǒudìng
to deny; to negate; to reject
他否定了我的想法。
He rejected my idea.
否定fǒudìng
negative; denying
她给了一个否定的回答。
She gave a negative answer.
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Notes
- Etymology
否 (no, negate) + 定 (fix, decide), literally "to decide against".
- Nuance
opposite of 肯定 (affirm); 否认 focuses on denying facts, 否定 on rejecting ideas.
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