反抗 (fǎn kàng) — to resist; to rebel

Definition

反抗 is a broad verb for active, open resistance or rebellion, often against authority, oppression, or control. Compare 抵抗 (resist/withstand an attack) and 抗争 (struggle, fight against injustice).

verb
to resistto rebel

Examples

  • 反抗
    Tā cóng xiǎo jiù xǐ huan fǎn kàng quán wēi.
    He has liked to resist authority since childhood.
  • 反抗
    Miàn duì bù gōng, wǒ men yīng gāi yǒng gǎn fǎn kàng.
    Facing injustice, we should bravely resist.
  • 反抗
    Qīng chūn qī de hái zi cháng cháng fǎn kàng fù mǔ de guǎn jiào.
    Adolescent children often rebel against their parents' discipline.

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