抵御

dǐ yù

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to resist
2. to withstand

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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侵略

qīn lvè

invasion

侵略 means to invade or aggress, opposite of 抵御 which is to resist.

Related words

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防御

fáng yù

defense

防御 means to defend, often in a military context, while 抵御 is to resist or withstand.

承受

chéng shòu

to bear

承受 means to endure or bear, while 抵御 is more about actively resisting.

Synonyms

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抵抗

dǐ kàng

to resist

Both mean to resist, but 抵御 often implies defensive resistance against external forces.

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with 寒冷, 疾病, or 入侵, e.g., 抵御寒冷 (resist the cold). Avoid using it with personal attacks or insults; use 抵抗 for that.

Common mistakes

Do not confuse with 预防 (prevent). 抵御 is to resist an existing threat, not to take preventive measures.

Example Sentences

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这种衣服可以抵御严寒。

This kind of clothing can withstand severe cold.

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Child Words of 抵御

御

yù