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denial in Chinese

denial in Chinese is 否定, 拒绝 — denial means a refusal to admit that something is true.

denial in Chinese

否定
noun
Pronounced: fǒu dìng
(logic) The negation in logic.
拒绝
noun
Pronounced: jù jué
(psychology) A defense mechanism involving a refusal to accept the truth of a phenomenon or prospect.

What does "denial" mean?

  1. noun A refusal to admit that something is true.
    "Despite the evidence, his denial of any mistake never wavered."
  2. noun A refusal to accept an unpleasant truth or reality, often as a psychological coping mechanism.
    "He's living in denial, ignoring the growing pile of unpaid bills."
  3. noun A refusal to grant or provide something requested.
    "The denial of her visa application meant she could not travel."
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denial in a sentence

  • Despite the evidence, his denial of any mistake never wavered.
  • His denial of the affair only made things worse.
  • He's living in denial, ignoring the growing pile of unpaid bills.
  • Staying in denial about her health only delayed getting help.

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What is "denial" in Chinese?
"denial" in Chinese is 否定, 拒绝. denial means: A refusal to admit that something is true.
How do you pronounce 否定?
"denial" in Chinese is 否定, pronounced "fǒu dìng".
How do you use "denial" in a sentence?
Example: "Despite the evidence, his denial of any mistake never wavered." In Chinese, "denial" is 否定, 拒绝.
Are there other ways to say "denial" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "denial": 否定, 拒绝.
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