反抗
fǎn kàng HSK 6

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📚 Example Sentences

人民反抗不公正的法律。
Rénmín fǎnkàng bù gōngzhèng de fǎlǜ.
The people resist unjust laws.
他们反抗压迫争取自由。
Tāmen fǎnkàng yāpò zhēngqǔ zìyóu.
They revolt against oppression to fight for freedom.
反抗精神激励着年轻人。
Fǎnkàng jīngshén jīlì zhe niánqīng rén.
The spirit of resistance inspires young people.
他反抗了。
Tā fǎnkàng le.
He resisted.
人民反抗暴政。
Rénmín fǎnkàng bàozhèng.
The people revolt against tyranny.

💡 Memory Tip

Break the characters down: 反 (fǎn) means 'against' or 'opposite,' and 抗 (kàng) means 'to resist' or 'to fight.' Think: 'Fight against' → 'rebel.'

📝 Usage Notes

This verb is used in both formal and informal contexts, in spoken and written Chinese. It is common in discussions about social movements, personal struggles, historical conflicts, and competitive situations (like sports or debates) where one side pushes back against another.

📖 Grammar Points

It is a transitive verb and can take an object (e.g., 反抗暴政). It can also be used intransitively (e.g., 他反抗了). It is often modified by adverbs like 激烈地 (violently), 坚决地 (resolutely), or 无力地 (powerlessly).

🏯 Cultural Notes

In modern Chinese history and discourse, 反抗 is a significant word often associated with the struggle against foreign invasion, feudal oppression, or unjust rule. It carries a connotation of righteous defiance and is a common theme in literature and political rhetoric.

🔄 Similar Words

Compared to 抵抗 (dǐkàng), which often means 'to resist' in a more defensive or military sense (e.g., resisting an invasion), 反抗 carries a stronger connotation of rebellion and active opposition against authority or injustice. 反对 (fǎnduì) means 'to oppose' or 'to object to' and is generally used for ideas, proposals, or actions, without the same implication of active fighting back.

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