Common Meanings
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jù拒
to resist; to ward off; to defend against
她无法抗拒美食的诱惑。
She couldn't resist the temptation of delicious food.
To refuse; not to accept; to reject; to decline.
这家店来者不拒，任何顾客都欢迎。
This shop turns no one away; all customers are welcome.
An archaic term referring to a square military formation or phalanx.
古时行军布阵，常以拒为基本形态。
In ancient times, when troops marched and deployed, the 'ju' (square formation) was often used as the basic configuration.