抗 (kàng) - to resist & to oppose

抗Tone 4

kàng ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 扌

俊梁

抗 · kàng

to resist;

to oppose;

to fight;

to withstand;

to defend against.

to resistto opposeto fight

Usage highlights

ResistProtestAntibodyEarthquakeAntiWithstand

Synonyms

  • 抵— to resist; to withstand
  • 拒— to refuse; to reject
  • 御— to defend against

Antonyms

  • 顺— to obey; to comply
  • 从— to follow; to obey
  • 服— to submit; to yield

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The army resisted the enemy (抗敌).
  • She has strong immunity (抵抗力强).
  • They protested against the decision (抗议决定).
  • This material is waterproof (防水抗湿).

Collocations

  • Resist(抵抗)
  • Protest(抗议)
  • Antibody(抗体)
  • Earthquake-resistant(抗震)
  • Anti-Japanese War(抗日战争)
  • Withstand(抗衡)

Idioms

  • Fighting against heaven and earth(抗天抗地)
  • Resisting foreign aggression(抗御外侮)
  • Fighting against injustice(抗暴安良)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with military defense and resistance against invasion.
  • Important in modern Chinese history, particularly referring to the War of Resistance Against Japan (抗日战争).
  • Represents the spirit of resilience and standing up against oppression in Chinese culture.

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