抗拒 (kàng jù) — to resist, to oppose, to defy
Definition
抗拒 (kàngjù) means to actively resist or push something away — internal resistance (temptation, change, feelings). Stronger and more personal than 反对 (which objects to a plan or policy), and softer than 反抗 (open rebellion).
verb
to resistto opposeto defy
Examples
- 抗拒。Hěn duō rén bú yuàn yì kàng jù gǎi biàn.Many people are unwilling to resist change.
- 抗拒。Tā kàng jù zhí xíng shàng si de mìng lìng.He defied carrying out his boss's order.
- 抗拒。Tā kàng jù bù liǎo měi shí de yòu huò.She can't resist the temptation of good food.
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