Definition
示威 is specifically about public protest or a show of force — people gathering to express opposition, or military displays of power. Unlike 游行 (yóu xíng), which emphasizes the act of marching in a procession (often celebratory), 示威 focuses on the protest or intimidation aspect. Other siblings like 示范 (shì fàn) or 演示 (yǎn shì) mean 'to demonstrate how to do something' and are unrelated.
verb
to demonstrate (as a protest)to stage a protestto make a show of force (especially military)
Easily confused
- 视为shì wéisound-aliketo regard as; to view as; to consider (to be)
Examples
- 示威，。Gōngrénmen shàng jiē shì wēi, yāoqiú tígāo gōngzī.The workers took to the streets to demonstrate, demanding higher wages.
- 示威。Zhèngfǔ pài jūnduì zài biānjìng shì wēi.The government sent troops to the border to make a show of force.
- 示威。Xuéshēngmen jìhuà míngtiān zài xiào ménkǒu shì wēi.The students plan to demonstrate at the school gate tomorrow.
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