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    Expressing 'to resist' with 抵抗 (dǐkàng)

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    Structure

    Subject + 抵抗 + Object

    Explanation

    The verb 抵抗 (dǐkàng) means 'to resist' or 'to withstand.' It is used to describe opposing a force, authority, or influence, and can take a direct object. It frequently appears in both military and everyday contexts.

    Examples

    • 战士们拼命抵抗敌人的进攻。

      Zhànshìmen pīnmìng dǐkàng dírén de jìngōng.

      The soldiers fought desperately to resist the enemy's attack.

    • 人的身体需要足够的营养来抵抗疾病。

      Rén de shēntǐ xūyào zúgòu de yíngyǎng lái dǐkàng jíbìng.

      The human body needs sufficient nutrition to resist disease.

    • 居民们团结起来抵抗洪水。

      Jūmínmen tuánjié qǐlái dǐkàng hóngshuǐ.

      The residents united to resist the flood.

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