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拒绝 (jùjué) means to refuse or decline an offer or request, while 否决 (fǒujué) specifically refers to rejecting a formal proposal or decision.
Be careful not to confuse 否决 with 反对 (fǎn duì), which means to oppose but does not necessarily imply formal rejection. 否决 is more formal and is often used in legislative contexts, so it is important to use it appropriately in professional or academic discussions.
As an HSK 6 word, 否决 connects with other political or decision-making terms like 决定 (juédìng - to decide) and 通过 (tōngguò - to pass, as in a law). Focus on understanding its usage in formal texts and discussions.
Learners often mistakenly use 否决 in informal contexts where a simpler term like 拒绝 would suffice. For example, saying '我否决你的意见' (I veto your opinion) is overly formal; '我拒绝你的意见' is more appropriate.
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How to say to veto in Chinese
“to veto” in Chinese is否决
The term 否决 (fǒu jué) means to reject or overrule a proposal, decision, or opinion. It is commonly used in political, legal, and formal contexts when a certain action or suggestion is formally denied or negated by an authority or governing body.
When to use 否决
Be careful not to confuse 否决 with 反对 (fǎn duì), which means to oppose but does not necessarily imply formal rejection. 否决 is more formal and is often used in legislative contexts, so it is important to use it appropriately in professional or academic discussions.
否决 or something close to it
拒绝 (jùjué) means to refuse or decline an offer or request, while 否决 (fǒujué) specifically refers to rejecting a formal proposal or decision.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 否决 in informal contexts where a simpler term like 拒绝 would suffice. For example, saying '我否决你的意见' (I veto your opinion) is overly formal; '我拒绝你的意见' is more appropriate.
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Grammar Patterns of 否决
否决 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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几个世纪以来____权一直是外交上惯用的手段。
The veto has been a traditional instrument of diplomacy for centuries.
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It's more commonly used in formal settings, such as meetings or legal discussions, rather than casual conversations.
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