示威

shì wēi

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to demonstrate (as a protest)
2. a demonstration
3. a military show of force

Word relationships

Related words

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• 游行 yóu xíng 游行 yóu xíng to march; to parade; to demonstrate 游行 often means a march or parade; 示威 is specifically a protest demonstration.: to march; to parade; to demonstrate
• 抗议 kàng yì 抗议 kàng yì to protest 抗议 means 'to protest' in a broader sense, while 示威 emphasizes a public display, often with crowds.: to protest

Usage notes

Common mistakes

示威 is not a general word for 'to show' or 'to demonstrate' in the sense of illustrating; it is specifically a public protest or military display.

Example Sentences

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很多人走上街头 示威 。

Many people took to the streets to demonstrate.

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Words Containing 示威

• 示威者 示威者 shì wēi zhě: demonstrator
• 示威游行 示威游行 shì wēi yóu xíng: (protest) demonstration
• 示威运动 示威运动 shì wēi yùn dòng: rally
• 静坐抗议示威 静坐抗议示威 jìng zuò kàng yì shì wēi: sit-in protest demonstration

Child Words of 示威

• 威 威 wēi: power
• 示 示 shì: to show