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驳回 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
驳回bóhuíto rejectHSK 7, unknown, 13 strokes, rank #7529, Very Hard
驳回bóhuíto turn downHSK 7, unknown, 13 strokes, rank #7529, Very Hard
驳回bóhuíto overruleHSK 7, unknown, 13 strokes, rank #7529, Very Hard
bóhuí(bo2hui2)bo hui T2
  1. 1to reject
  2. 2to turn down
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March 24, 2026

驳回(駁回)bóhuí(bo2hui2)

驳回 means to reject or turn down a proposal, request, or argument. It is commonly used in legal, formal, or bureaucratic contexts where decisions are made regarding the acceptability of submissions or appeals.

Strokes13Frequency#7529DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese legal contexts, decisions to 驳回 appeals showcase the importance of procedural correctness and the authority of the judicial system, reflecting a culture that values hierarchy and proper channels.

Memory tip

Imagine a judge (the character 驳) holding a gavel and firmly saying 'no' (回) to an appeal. The visual of the judge rejecting the case helps connect the character's components to the meaning of rejection.

Meanings of 驳回

bóhuí(bo2hui2)
1to reject
2to turn down
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About 驳回

驳回Simplified
駁回Traditional
13Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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拒绝 (jùjué, refuse) - use 驳回 specifically for formal or legal contexts, while 拒绝 is more general.

Usage Notes

This term is typically used in formal contexts, such as legal or administrative decisions. A common mistake is using it in informal conversations, where simpler words like '不接受' (bu4 jie1 shou4) might be more appropriate.

HSK Study Tips

While 驳回 is not in the current HSK lists, it connects well to other legal or formal vocabulary at higher levels. Students should focus on understanding its application in formal documents or discussions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 驳回 in contexts where they should use simpler phrases like '拒绝' (ju4 jue2) for 'refuse' or '不接受' (bu4 jie1 shou4) for 'not accept'. For example, saying '我驳回他的邀请' (wo3 bo2 hui2 ta1 de4 yao1 qing3) is incorrect if it refers to rejecting a casual invitation—'拒绝' would be more suitable.

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Component characters

驳bóvariegated
HSK 77 strokes马
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回huíto circle
HSK 16 strokes囗
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How to say to reject in Chinese

“to reject” in Chinese is驳回bóhuí

驳回 means to reject or turn down a proposal, request, or argument. It is commonly used in legal, formal, or bureaucratic contexts where decisions are made regarding the acceptability of submissions or appeals.

When to use 驳回

This term is typically used in formal contexts, such as legal or administrative decisions. A common mistake is using it in informal conversations, where simpler words like '不接受' (bu4 jie1 shou4) might be more appropriate.

驳回 or something close to it

拒绝 (jùjué, refuse) - use 驳回 specifically for formal or legal contexts, while 拒绝 is more general.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse 驳回 in contexts where they should use simpler phrases like '拒绝' (ju4 jue2) for 'refuse' or '不接受' (bu4 jie1 shou4) for 'not accept'. For example, saying '我驳回他的邀请' (wo3 bo2 hui2 ta1 de4 yao1 qing3) is incorrect if it refers to rejecting a casual invitation—'拒绝' would be more suitable.

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No, 驳回 is too formal for casual conversation; it's best reserved for legal or official discussions.

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