反抗

fǎnkàng

verb HSK 6 #2,917

Meanings

1 to resist; to rebel; to fight back
2 resistance; revolt

Characters

opposite; to oppose; anti-

to resist; to fight; to defy

To oppose and resist — to fight back against authority or oppression.

Examples

人民奋起反抗侵略者。

Rénmín fènqǐ fǎnkàng qīnlüèzhě.

The people rose up to resist the invaders.

他从不反抗父亲的决定。

Tā cóngbù fǎnkàng fùqīn de juédìng.

He never resists his father's decisions.

反抗精神是她最大的特点。

Fǎnkàng jīngshén shì tā zuìdà de tèdiǎn.

A rebellious spirit is her defining trait.

Tips

usage

反抗 implies active resistance against authority, oppression, or injustice. Compare with 抵抗, which focuses on physical defense/resistance, especially military.

Stroke Order

反 fǎn

抗 kàng