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The word "抗议" is formed by combining the character "抗", meaning to resist or oppose, with the character "议", meaning to discuss or express opinions; their semantic combination directly yields the meaning of protesting, which is to oppose and formally voice disagreement.

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我们抗议这种行为。

Wǒmen kàngyì zhè zhǒng xíngwéi.

We protest this kind of behavior.

很多市民抗议物价上涨。

Hěnduō shìmín kàngyì wùjià shàngzhǎng.

Many citizens are protesting the rise in prices.

他们通过和平游行表达抗议。

Tāmen tōngguò hépíng yóuxíng biǎodá kàngyì.

They expressed their protest through a peaceful march.

这项不合理的政策引发了全国性的抗议。

Zhè xiàng bù hélǐ de zhèngcè yǐnfāle quánguó xìng de kàngyì.

This unreasonable policy has sparked nationwide protests.

对于政府的最新决定，抗议者们在广场上静坐以示不满。

Duìyú zhèngfǔ de zuìxīn juédìng, kàngyì zhě men zài guǎngchǎng shàng jìngzuò yǐ shì bùmǎn.

Regarding the government's latest decision, the protesters staged a sit-in at the square to show their dissatisfaction.

Word Definition - 抗议

kàng yì to protest; to object

Individual Character Details

抗 kàng
议 yì