dai2 jyu6抵禦抵御

Jyutpingdai2 jyu6

Yaledái yuh

動詞Rare

Definition

To resist, withstand, or defend against an attack or invasion.

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How it's used

Focuses on formal or military contexts, making it sound significantly more serious than everyday verbs like 擋住. It is frequently used in news reports or historical accounts regarding defense against external threats or harsh environmental conditions. While it can apply to physical objects like walls or structures, it is rarely used in casual conversation to describe personal problems or minor inconveniences.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋jung6用zeon6盡cyun4全lik6力heoi3去dai2抵jyu6禦dik6敵jan4人ge3嘅zeon3進gung1攻。

They used all their strength to resist the enemy's attack.

ni1呢dou6道coeng4牆gau3夠m4唔gau3夠lik6力dai2抵jyu6禦koeng4強fung1風aa4呀？

Is this wall strong enough to withstand the strong wind?

Common phrases

dai2抵jyu6禦ngoi6外dik6敵

resist foreign enemies

dai2抵jyu6禦hon4寒laang5冷

withstand the cold

Common mistake

Avoid using this in casual social contexts, such as saying you are resisting a temptation or a snack, as it sounds overly dramatic and stiff. Use 忍住 or 拒絕 instead for those situations.