绝不

绝 不 (jué bù) is an adverb meaning 'never' or 'not at all.' It emphasizes a complete refusal or absence of something, often used to express strong determination or rejection.

The character 绝 (jué) originally meant 'to cut off' or 'to break,' and later came to mean 'absolute' or 'complete.' 不 (bù) means 'not.' Together, they form a phrase that conveys a definitive 'no' or 'never.'

绝 不 is commonly used in daily speech to stress commitment or refusal. For example, it might appear in statements like 'I will never give up' or 'This will never happen.' It carries a strong tone and is often used in formal or emphatic contexts.