抵抗 dǐkàng to resist
to resist; resistance
How to remember 抵抗: 抵 to resist + 抗 to defy = to resist.
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How it is used
- To resist / defend against (an attack, invasion, illness): 抵抗侵略 (dǐkàng qīnlüè) to resist invasion, 抵抗力 (dǐkànglì) resistance/immunity.
- Defensive resistance against an incoming force.
- Compare 对抗 (duìkàng, to confront/oppose, more mutual); 抵抗 is defending against something pressing on you. 抵抗力 is a key health term.
Example sentences
- 停止抵抗！ Tíngzhǐ dǐkàng!Stop resisting!
- 我抵抗不了甜食的诱惑。 Wǒ dǐkàng bùliǎo tiánshí de yòuhuò.I can't resist sweet things.