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否认 (deny) vs 反驳 (refute) — use 否认 when simply rejecting a claim, while 反驳 involves providing counterarguments.
Be cautious with the tone; 否认 must be pronounced with the third tone (fǒu) followed by the fourth tone (rèn) to convey the correct meaning. Common collocations include 否认事实 (deny the facts) and 否认指控 (deny the accusations).
As an HSK 5 word, 否认 connects well with other verbs related to communication and argumentation. Students should focus on its application in sentences to understand its nuances in denying statements or allegations.
Learners often confuse 否认 with 否定 (fǒudìng), which means to negate or refute, but is not always a direct denial of truth. For example, saying '他否定了事实' (Tā fǒudìngle shìshí) is incorrect if you mean he denied the facts; it should be 否认 instead.
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How to say to declare to be untrue in Chinese
“to declare to be untrue” in Chinese is否认
The verb 否认 (fǒurèn) means to declare something as untrue or to deny the truth of a statement or accusation. It is commonly used in legal contexts, personal disputes, and discussions where someone refutes claims or allegations against them.
When to use 否认
Be cautious with the tone; 否认 must be pronounced with the third tone (fǒu) followed by the fourth tone (rèn) to convey the correct meaning. Common collocations include 否认事实 (deny the facts) and 否认指控 (deny the accusations).
否认 or something close to it
否认 (deny) vs 反驳 (refute) — use 否认 when simply rejecting a claim, while 反驳 involves providing counterarguments.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 否认 with 否定 (fǒudìng), which means to negate or refute, but is not always a direct denial of truth. For example, saying '他否定了事实' (Tā fǒudìngle shìshí) is incorrect if you mean he denied the facts; it should be 否认 instead.
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Grammar Patterns of 否认
否认 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 2 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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他____当晚守望不力。
He denied that he'd failed to keep a proper lookout that night.
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Yes, 否认 is specifically used to negate or deny something, making it inherently negative.
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