English–Chinese
“politely decline” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinwǎn jù
Example
她婉拒了那份工作。tā wǎn jù le nà fèn gōng zuò
She politely declined the job.
How to say “politely decline” in Chinese
“Politely decline” in Chinese is 婉拒 (wǎn jù).
A gentle turn away from an offer or request that protects a courteous relationship.
Example sentences with 婉拒
他礼貌地婉拒了朋友的邀请。tā lǐ mào dì wǎn jù le péng yǒu de yāo qǐng
He politely declined his friend's invitation.
Tips for using 婉拒
- Native English speakers may hear a softened response as uncertainty, but this word marks a settled refusal, even when the speaker gives thanks or a reason.