否决

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"否决" (fǒujué) means to officially reject or veto a proposal, law, or suggestion. It is commonly used in political, legal, and organizational contexts where a decision-making body or authority refuses approval.

Common Contexts

This word often appears in discussions about government decisions, corporate meetings, or any formal voting process. For example, a president vetoing a bill or a committee rejecting a proposal.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 否决 (fǒujué quán): veto power, the authority to veto
  • 否决 (fǒujué tí'àn): to veto a proposal
  • 否决 (bèi fǒujué): to be vetoed, passive form

Usage Notes

"否决" is a formal term and usually appears in written or formal spoken Chinese. It implies a strong refusal, often with legal or official weight. It differs from simple refusal (拒绝) by its official and authoritative connotation.

Avoid confusing "否决" with "拒绝"; the latter is more general and can be used in everyday refusals, while "否决" is specific to formal decisions.

Example Sentences

The parliament vetoed the new law proposal.

The president has the power to veto bills passed by the congress.

His suggestion was vetoed by the team because the risk was too high.