Meaning of 对抗
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- to withstand
- to resist
- to stand off
- antagonism
- confrontation
How to use 对抗
对抗 is used for direct opposition between two sides, such as teams, countries, or a person and a force like illness. It works as a verb and also as a noun meaning confrontation. Example: 两国之间的对抗越来越激烈。(Liǎng guó zhījiān de duìkàng yuè lái yuè jīliè.) The confrontation between the two countries is getting more intense.
对 (duì) means facing or opposite, as in 对面 (duìmiàn), and 抗 (kàng) has the hand radical 扌, so picture two sides facing each other and pushing back with their hands. Facing plus resisting gives you confrontation.
Common mistake: Learners often write 抗 as 坑 (kēng, pit) or 杭 (háng), which share the right side 亢 but have a different radical. Remember that resisting needs a hand, so 抗 uses 扌.
对抗 in example sentences
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Stroke order for each character
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对 duì · right · 5 strokes
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抗 kàng · to defy · 7 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 对抗.
| 对不起 | duìbuqǐ | I'm sorry; excuse me; I beg your pardon; to let (sb) down; to disappoint |
| 不对 | bùduì | incorrect; wrong |
| 对话 | duìhuà | to talk (with sb); dialogue; conversation |
| 对面 | duìmiàn | opposite; across (the street etc); directly in front of one; up ahead |
| 绝对 | juéduì | absolute; unconditional |
| 面对 | miànduì | to face; to confront |
| 反对 | fǎnduì | to oppose; to be against; to object to |
| 对方 | duìfāng | the other person; the other side; the other party |
| 对待 | duìdài | to treat; treatment |
| 对手 | duìshǒu | opponent; rival |
| 对象 | duìxiàng | target; object; partner; boyfriend; girlfriend |
| 对于 | duìyú | regarding; as far as (sth) is concerned; with regard to |
Questions about 对抗
What does 对抗 mean?
对抗 (duìkàng) means "to withstand; to resist" and is used as a verb.
How do you write 对抗?
对抗 is made of 2 characters: 对 (5 strokes), 抗 (7 strokes). That is 12 strokes in total.
Is 对抗 an HSK word?
Yes. 对抗 is on the HSK 6 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 对抗 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 对抗 is written 對抗.
What is the difference between 对抗 and 反抗?
反抗 (fǎnkàng) means to rebel against or fight back against someone with power over you, like oppression. 对抗 is more about two sides standing against each other, often on more equal terms, as in a match or a political standoff.
Can 对抗 be used in sports?
Yes. 对抗 is common in sports language, for example 身体对抗 (shēntǐ duìkàng) means physical contact or physical battles between players, and 对抗赛 (duìkàngsài) is a head-to-head match.