The word **抵御 (dǐyù)** is a compound verb formed through the combination of two semantically similar characters: **抵 (dǐ)**, which carries the meaning of "to resist," "to withstand," or "to oppose," and **御 (yù)**, which means "to defend against," "to ward off," or "to drive" (as in charioteering, historically related to control and defense). Together, they create a reinforced, nuanced meaning where **抵** emphasizes the active act of resistance and **御** adds the dimension of defensive protection, resulting in the comprehensive sense of "to defend against," "to resist," or "to withstand" an external force, attack, or negative influence. This formation follows a common pattern in Chinese where two near-synonyms are paired to form a single, more robust and abstract concept.