否认 fǒurèn to declare to be untrue
to declare to be untrue; to deny
How to remember 否认: 否 no + 认 recognize = to declare to be untrue.
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How it is used
- To deny (that something is true) - 否认指控 (fǒurèn zhǐkòng) deny the accusation; 不可否认 (bùkě fǒurèn) undeniably.
- Contrast 否定 (fǒudìng): 否认 = declare a fact/claim untrue; 否定 = reject the merit of an idea. You 否认 having done it, but 否定 a theory.
- Common: 矢口否认 (shǐkǒu fǒurèn) flatly deny.
Example sentences
- 无可否认她非常有能力。 Wúkěfǒurèn tā fēicháng yǒu nénglì.There is no denying that she is very efficient.
- 我们无法否认，他确实是很诚实的人。 Wǒmen wúfǎ fǒurèn, tā quèshí shì hěn chéngshí de rén.We can't deny the fact that he's honest.
- 他否认偷了钱。 Tā fǒurèn tōu le qián.He denied having stolen the money.