Definition
否定 (fǒudìng) as a verb means 'to deny, negate, or reject' — it's broader than 否认 (fǒurèn 'to deny a claim') and different from 拒绝 (jùjué 'to refuse an offer'). As an adjective, it means 'negative (answer, attitude)', contrasting with 消极 (xiāojí 'negative/passive mood') and 负面 (fùmiàn 'negative/adverse aspect').
verb
to denyto negateto reject
adjective
negative (answer, attitude, etc.)
Examples
- 否定。Tā fǒu dìng le wǒ de xiǎngfǎ.He denied my idea.
- 否定。Zhè shì yí gè fǒu dìng de huídá.This is a negative answer.
- 否定。Shìshí fǒu dìng le tā de shuōfǎ.The facts refuted his statement.
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