kong3 keoi5抗拒
Jyutpingkong3 keoi5
Yalekong kéuih
Definition
To resist, defy, refuse, or be unwilling to accept something.
colloquialemotiondaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on an internal emotional or psychological aversion rather than just a physical act of defiance. It is commonly used to describe personal preferences or feelings toward situations, food, or social interactions. While it can mean to resist authority, it is more frequently heard in casual conversation to express a strong dislike or reluctance to engage with something.
Examples
I really resist eating such greasy food.
Why are you so resistant to talking to him?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 拒絕, which is more about the act of saying no or turning down a specific request. 抗拒 implies a deeper, often ongoing feeling of opposition or discomfort toward a person, idea, or habit.
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Grammar guides
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