cự tuyệt

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The Vietnamese word "cự tuyệt" is a verb that means "to refuse" or "to decline." It is used when someone does not accept an offer, invitation, or request.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "cự tuyệt" when you want to express that you are not accepting something, whether it's an invitation to an event, a proposal, or any other kind of request.
• It's often used in formal or serious contexts.

Example:

1. Formal Context:

   • "Tôi cự tuyệt lời mời tham gia hội nghị."
   • (I refuse the invitation to attend the conference.)

2. Informal Context:

   • "Cô ấy cự tuyệt lời xin lỗi của anh ấy."
   • (She declined his apology.)

Advanced Usage:

In more formal writing or speaking, "cự tuyệt" can be used to emphasize strong refusal, often in contexts involving serious decisions or important matters. For instance, in legal or professional settings, you might say, "Chúng tôi đã cự tuyệt đề nghị hợp tác này vì lý do tài chính." (We have declined this cooperation proposal due to financial reasons.)

Word Variants:

• Cự tuyệt hóa: This phrase means "to refuse categorically" or "to reject outright."
• Cự tuyệt hoàn toàn: This means "to completely refuse" or "to totally decline."

Different Meanings:

While "cự tuyệt" primarily means to refuse, in some contexts, it can also imply a strong rejection, indicating not just a simple refusal but a clear stance against something.

Synonyms:

• Từ chối: This is a more commonly used synonym for "to refuse" or "to decline" and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
• Khước từ: This means to reject or decline, often used in more formal or literary contexts.

Academic

verb

1. to refuse; to decline