firmly decline; resolutely refuse
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to firmly decline; to resolutely refuse
formalA classical/literary term used to politely but firmly decline an offer, position, or honor. It implies a sense of humility or determination.
Huáng皇
dì帝
yù欲
shòu授
qí其
xiàng相
wèi位
，
tā他
gù固
cí辞
bù不
jiù就
。
The emperor wished to grant him the post of prime minister, but he firmly declined and would not accept.
Duì对
yú于
zhòng众
rén人
tuī推
jǔ举
tā他
wéi为
shǒu首
lǐng领
，
tā他
zài再
sān三
gù固
cí辞
。
Regarding everyone electing him as the leader, he firmly declined again and again.
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Shǎng赏
cì赐
suī虽
hòu厚
，
tā他
què却
gù固
cí辞
bù不
shòu受
。
Although the reward was generous, he resolutely refused to accept it.