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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、不接受。
"否定" means to say that something is not correct, or to disagree or not accept it.
它的反义词是"肯定"，常用在比较正式的说话里。
Its opposite is "肯定", often used in more formal speech.
Meanings
否定fǒudìng
to deny; to negate; to reject
他否定了这个说法。
He denied the statement.
否定fǒudìng
negative
老师给了一个否定的回答。
The teacher gave a negative response.
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Notes
- Etymology
否 (negate/no) + 定 (determine), literally "to determine as no."
- Nuance
否定 rejects an idea or statement; 否认 means to deny a fact or accusation.
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