juè jué
refuse
The Chinese word '拒绝' (juè jué) translates to 'refuse' in English. It is primarily used in contexts where someone is denying or rejecting an offer or request. Much like the English word, it can be used in a variety of contexts, both formal and informal, but always conveys a strong intent to not accept something.
Wǒmen jùjué tuǒxié.
We refuse to compromise.
This sentence reflects the strong determination to not give in or compromise on a certain issue.
Tā juédìng jùjué nàgè jiànyì.
He absolutely rejects that suggestion.
This sentence depicts a strong refusal from a person towards a specific suggestion.
Wǒ bìxū jùjué nǐ de qǐngqiú.
I must refuse your request.
Expressing a firm personal decision to reject someone's request.
Rúguǒ nǐ jùjué tā de yāoqǐng, tā huì hěn shīwàng de.
If you reject her invitation, she will be very disappointed.
The sentence indicates the consequences of refusing the other person's invitation.
Tā chūyú lǐmào jùjuéle tā de yāoqǐng.
He politely refused her invitation.
This expresses a polite rejection of an invitation demonstrating consideration for the other person's feelings.
Nǐ wèishénme jùjué wǒ de bāngzhù?
Why do you reject my help?
This is a question seeking reasons for the refusal of offered assistance.
Jùjué gǎibiàn shì bùmíngzhì de.
Refusing to change is unwise.
This sentence illustrates a judgment on the unreasonableness of refusing change.
Tāmen jùjué cǎinà wǒ de fāng'àn.
They refused to adopt my plan.
This sentence describes an instance in which a particular plan is refused.
Tā gùzhí de jùjué dàoqiàn.
She stubbornly refuses to apologize.
This statement expresses a strong persistence in refusal, refusing to apologize in this context.
Tāmen jùjué zhīfù éwài de fèiyòng.
They refuse to pay extra charges.
The sentence expresses the refusal to take on additional cost obligations.