Definition
不予 (bùyǔ) is a formal, written phrase meaning 'to not give, withhold, or decline to (do something)' — it always appears directly before a verb (e.g., 不予受理). It is more formal and rigid than 拒绝 (jùjué 'refuse'), and broader than 扣 (kòu 'deduct money' or 'withhold' something specific). Unlike 抵制 (dǐzhì 'boycott'), 不予 simply states a refusal or withholding without implying active opposition.
phrase
(formal phrase, before a verb) to not giveto withholdto decline to (do something)
Easily confused
- 哺育bǔ yùsound-aliketo feed (of birds, animals)
Examples
- 不予。Fǎyuàn bùyǔ shòulǐ cǐ àn.The court refused to hear this case.
- ,不予。Duì bù fúhé tiáojiàn de shēnqǐng, wǒmen bùyǔ bànlǐ.We will not process applications that do not meet the requirements.
- 不予。Gōngsī bùyǔ cǎinà gāi jiànyì.The company declined to adopt that suggestion.
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