Chinese
jué
Meaning: absolutely; by no means; extremely
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Handwriting

絕
绝

Example sentences

I will absolutely not give up.
他把話說得很絕,完全沒有商量的餘地。
他把话说得很绝,完全没有商量的余地。
He spoke very decisively, leaving absolutely no room for negotiation.
我們絕不能低估對手的實力。
我们绝不能低估对手的实力。
We must never underestimate our opponent's strength.
這條航道是國家的生命線,絕不能中斷。
这条航道是国家的生命线,绝不能中断。
This shipping lane is the country's lifeline and must not be interrupted.
面對強大的對手,他絕不輕易認輸。
面对强大的对手,他绝不轻易认输。
Facing a powerful opponent, he never easily admits defeat.
我絕不會告訴你他的去處。
我绝不会告诉你他的去处。
I will never tell you where he is.

Usage Notes

Used to emphasize a negative, meaning 'absolutely not' or 'under no circumstances'.

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