谢绝 (xiè jué) — to politely refuse, to decline
Definition
谢绝 (xiè jué) is a formal verb meaning 'to politely decline' — more courteous than 拒绝, and typically used for invitations, gifts, or offers. 推辞 is similar but focuses on declining a role or appointment.
verb
to politely refuseto decline
Examples
- 谢绝。Tā xiè jué le jì zhě de cǎi fǎng.He politely refused the reporter's interview request.
- 谢绝。Wǒ xiè jué le péng you sòng lái de lǐ wù.I declined the gift my friend brought.
- 谢绝。Gōng sī xiè jué le zhè cì de hé zuò tí yì.The company politely refused this collaboration proposal.
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