粵

斷dyun6然jin4

simp断然
dyun6 jin4duàn rán

English

  1. resolute
  2. definitive
  3. categorically
  4. absolutely
  5. definitely; flatly; in an unqualified manner (used exclusively as a denial)

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 絕對,淨係用響否定、拒絕

Examples

  • 他斷然地拒絕讓我進去。

    He flatly refused to let me in.

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  • 我斷然拒絕咗佢嘅邀請。

    I reject his invitation resolutely.

Sources: cc-cedict, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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