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否决 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
否决fǒujuéto vetoHSK 7, v, rank #7710, Hard
否决fǒujuéto overruleHSK 7, v, rank #7710, Hard
fǒujué(fou3jue2) T3
  1. 1to veto
  2. 2to overrule
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March 24, 2026
否决(否決)fǒujué(fou3jue2)

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.

Frequency#7710DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese governance, the concept of 否决 is significant in discussions about decision-making processes within the Communist Party and legislative bodies, reflecting the power dynamics in Chinese political culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a referee (the character 否) blowing a whistle (symbolizing the sound of 'fǒu') to reject a goal (the character 决, meaning to decide). This visual of a referee negating a goal helps connect the idea of rejection with the sound and meaning of the word.

Meanings of 否决

fǒujué(fou3jue2)
1to veto
2to overrule
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About 否决

否决Simplified
否決Traditional
—Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#7710Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 否决

Quick Contrast

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.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a referee (the character 否) blowing a whistle (symbolizing the sound of 'fǒu') to reject a goal (the character 决, meaning to decide). This visual of a referee negating a goal helps connect the idea of rejection with the sound and meaning of the word.

Usage Notes

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.

HSK Study Tips

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.

Cultural Note

In Chinese governance, the concept of 否决 is significant in discussions about decision-making processes within the Communist Party and legislative bodies, reflecting the power dynamics in Chinese political culture.

Common Mistakes

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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Component Characters

否fǒuclogged
7 strokes口
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决juéto decide
HSK 36 strokes冫
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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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这几个方案统统被____了。

These plans were all rejected without exception.

Example Sentences for 否决 (7)

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几个世纪以来否决权一直是外交上惯用的手段。

jī gè shì jì yǐ lái fǒu jué quán yī zhí shì wài jiāo shàng guàn yòng de shǒu duàn。

The veto has been a traditional instrument of diplomacy for centuries.
2
该法案很可能会在上议院遭到否决。

gāi fǎ àn hěn kě néng huì zài shàng yì yuàn zāo dào fǒu jué。

It's very likely the bill will be defeated in the Lords.
3
私人民意调查和使馆报告表明投票结果将会是否决。

sī rén mín yì tiáo chá hé shǐ guǎn bào gào biǎo míng tóu piào jié guǒ jiāng huì shì fǒu jué。

Private polls and embassy reports pointed to a no vote.
4
该法规已经两次遭到上议院的否决。

gāi fǎ guī yǐ jīng liǎng cì zāo dào shàng yì yuàn de fǒu jué。

The legislation has twice been rejected by the House of Lords.
5
他的提案以10比8票被否决。

tā de tí àn yǐ10 108 bǐ 8 piào bèi。

His proposal was outvoted by 10 votes to
6
这项修正案以207票对143票被否决.

zhè xiàng xiū zhèng àn yǐ207 207 piào143 duì 143 piào bèi.

The amendment was rejected by 207 voters to
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一张否决票可能就会使这个条约胎死腹中。

yī zhāng fǒu jué piào kě néng jiù huì shǐ zhè gè tiáo yuē tāi sǐ fù zhōng。

A "no" vote would have left the treaty dead in the water.

Cultural Notes for 否决

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese governance, the concept of 否决 is significant in discussions about decision-making processes within the Communist Party and legislative bodies, reflecting the power dynamics in Chinese political culture.

Frequently Asked Questions about 否决

It's more commonly used in formal settings, such as meetings or legal discussions, rather than casual conversations.