Definition
决非 is a formal, literary verb meaning 'is definitely not' or 'is by no means'. It is used to strongly negate a noun phrase or a statement, often in written or formal speech. Think of it as the emphatic version of 不是 — it carries a tone of certainty and finality, similar to 'by no means' or 'under no circumstances' in English. You'll encounter it in news, essays, and official documents.
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is definitely notis by no means
Examples
- 决非，。Zhè jué fēi xiǎoshì, wǒmen bìxū rènzhēn duìdài.This is by no means a small matter; we must take it seriously.
- 决非，。Tā de chénggōng jué fēi ǒurán, ér shì chángqī nǔlì de jiéguǒ.His success is definitely not accidental; it's the result of long-term effort.
- 决非，。Zhè zhǒng shuōfǎ jué fēi shìshí, qǐng bú yào xiāngxìn.This claim is by no means the truth; please don't believe it.
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