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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
拒绝jùjuéto refuseHSK 4, v, 16 strokes, rank #1045, Medium
拒绝jùjuéto declineHSK 4, v, 16 strokes, rank #1045, Medium
拒绝jùjuéto rejectHSK 4, v, 16 strokes, rank #1045, Medium
jùjué(ju4jue2)ju jue T4
  1. 1to refuse
  2. 2to decline
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March 24, 2026

拒绝(拒絕)jùjué(ju4jue2)

拒绝 (jùjué) means to refuse, decline, or reject something. This term is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, such as declining an invitation or rejecting an offer. The word conveys a clear sense of unwillingness to accept or agree to something.

Strokes16Frequency#1045DifficultyMedium
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, direct refusals can sometimes be seen as rude. It is often more acceptable to give a vague response or to avoid a direct 'no.' Understanding the subtleties of refusal can be important in maintaining harmony in social interactions.

Memory tip

Imagine a person at a door saying 'no' (拒) while their hand is firmly held up (绝). The '拒' character resembles a hand pushing away, and the '绝' can remind you of a decisive end. Together, they depict a strong refusal.

Meanings of 拒绝

jùjué(ju4jue2)
1to refuse
2to decline
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About 拒绝

拒绝Simplified
拒絕Traditional
16Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#1045Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2

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拒绝 (jùjué) vs 反对 (fǎnduì) — use 拒绝 when indicating a refusal to accept something, while 反对 is used to express opposition to an idea or proposal.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 拒绝 with words like 同意 (tóngyì), which means 'to agree.' In formal situations, use 拒绝 to maintain politeness, and be mindful of the tone to avoid sounding too harsh. Common collocations include 拒绝请求 (jùjué qǐngqiú), meaning 'to refuse a request.'

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 4 word, 拒绝 connects with other verbs that express actions and feelings, like 同意 (agree) and 赞成 (approve). Students should focus on using it in context, especially in polite refusals or discussions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often use 拒绝 too forcefully in casual contexts. For example, saying '我拒绝你的建议' (I reject your suggestion) may sound too harsh. Instead, soften it by saying '我不太想采纳你的建议' (I don't really want to adopt your suggestion).

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Component characters

拒jùto resist
7 strokes扌
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绝juéto cut short
HSK 79 strokes纟
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How to say to refuse in Chinese

“to refuse” in Chinese is拒绝jùjué

拒绝 (jùjué) means to refuse, decline, or reject something. This term is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, such as declining an invitation or rejecting an offer. The word conveys a clear sense of unwillingness to accept or agree to something.

When to use 拒绝

Be careful not to confuse 拒绝 with words like 同意 (tóngyì), which means 'to agree.' In formal situations, use 拒绝 to maintain politeness, and be mindful of the tone to avoid sounding too harsh. Common collocations include 拒绝请求 (jùjué qǐngqiú), meaning 'to refuse a request.'

拒绝 or something close to it

拒绝 (jùjué) vs 反对 (fǎnduì) — use 拒绝 when indicating a refusal to accept something, while 反对 is used to express opposition to an idea or proposal.

What learners get wrong

Learners often use 拒绝 too forcefully in casual contexts. For example, saying '我拒绝你的建议' (I reject your suggestion) may sound too harsh. Instead, soften it by saying '我不太想采纳你的建议' (I don't really want to adopt your suggestion).

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Grammar patterns of 拒绝

拒绝 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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我____接受帮助的时候时常显得粗鲁无礼。

I was often rude and ungracious in refusing help.

Example sentences for 拒绝 (14)

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我拒绝接受帮助的时候时常显得粗鲁无礼。

wǒ jùjué jiēshòu bāngzhù de shíhou shícháng xiǎnde cūlǔ wú lǐ。

I was often rude and ungracious in refusing help.
2
你之所以妒忌是因为唱片公司拒绝接受你的想法。

nǐ zhīsuǒyǐ dùjì shì yīnwèi chàngpiàn gōngsī jùjué jiēshòu nǐ de xiǎngfǎ。

You're jealous because the record company rejected your idea.
3
这笔交易看上去太诱人了,要是拒绝它简直是笑话。

zhè bǐ jiāoyì kànshangqu tài yòurén le, yàoshi jùjué tā jiǎnzhí shì xiàohua。

The deal seems so attractive it would be ridiculous to say no.
4
我认为总统拒绝这一提议是正确的。

wǒ rènwéi zǒngtǒng jùjué zhè yī tíyì shì zhèngquè de。

I think the president was correct to reject the offer.
5
她拒绝把科林由“法律顾问”这一低级别往上提。

tā jùjué bǎ kē lín yóu“ fǎlǜ gùwèn” zhè yī dī jíbié wǎng shàng tí。

She refused to promote Colin above the low rank of "legal adviser".
6
警察拒绝回答这对夫妇是否是一起自杀的。

jǐngchá jùjué huídá zhè duì fūfù shìfǒu shì yìqǐ zìshā de。

Police refused to say if the couple died in a suicide pact.
7
他们引证了亚历克斯拒绝回到婚后的家中一事。

tāmen yǐnzhèng le yà lì kè Sī jùjué huídào hūn hòu de jiā zhōng yī shì。

They cited Alex's refusal to return to the marital home.
8
区政务委员会同意反对者的意见,拒绝了这一申请。

Ōu zhèng wù wěiyuánhuì tóngyì fǎnduì zhě de yìjiàn, jùjué le zhè yī shēnqǐng。

The district council agreed with the objectors and turned down the application.
9
他患有癫痫,但是拒绝服药治疗。

tā huànyǒu diān xián, dànshì jùjué fú yào zhìliáo。

He was epileptic and refused to take medication for his condition.
10
你完全有权拒绝跟他合作。

nǐ wánquán yǒu quán jùjué gēn tā hézuò。

You were quite within your rights to refuse to co-operate with him.
11
尽管他被多次邀请参加会议,他依然坚定地拒绝了。

Jǐnguǎn tā bèi duō cì yāoqǐng cānjiā huìyì, tā yīrán jiāndìng de jùjué le.

Despite being invited multiple times to the meeting, he still firmly refused.
12
她拒绝了所有的采访请求,因为她想保持低调。

Tā jùjué le suǒyǒu de cǎifǎng qǐngqiú, yīnwèi tā xiǎng bǎochí dīdiào.

She refused all interview requests because she wanted to keep a low profile.
13
面对巨额贿赂,他毫不犹豫地拒绝了。

Miànduì jù'é huìlù, tā háobù yóuyù de jùjué le.

Confronted with a huge bribe, he refused without hesitation.
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他拒绝了邀请,因为他已经有计划了。

Tā jùjuéle yāoqǐng, yīnwèi tā yǐjīng yǒu jìhuà le.

He declined the invitation because he already had plans.

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