抗 Stroke Order — How to Write 抗
抗 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 扌, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
抗 Radical and Character Components
抗 is an ideographic compound. Fighting 亢 with bare hands 扌; 亢 also provides the pronunciation.
Radical: 扌 + 4 more strokes
抗 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- kàng
Meanings of 抗 in Chinese
1
kàng抗
To resist; to oppose; to fight against (e.g., challenges, temptations).
面对生活中的挑战，我们需要勇敢抗争
Facing life's challenges, we need to bravely resist.
To resist, oppose, or refuse, often in protest or defiance.
我们应该抗拒诱惑，坚持原则。
We should resist temptation and stick to our principles.
To match or counterbalance, indicating a rivalry or contention between forces of comparable strength.
两支队伍实力相当，比赛中一直相互抗衡。
The two teams were evenly matched, constantly contending with each other throughout the game.
Common Words and Phrases with 抗
1
Anticancer; effective in treating or preventing cancer.
这项研究发现了一种新的抗癌药物，为癌症患者带来了希望。
This research has discovered a new anti-cancer drug, bringing hope to cancer patients.
2
to resist violence or force
面对无端施加的暴力，受害者们决心抗暴，保护自己的安全和尊严。
Faced with unprovoked violence, the victims were determined to resist it and protect their safety and dignity.
3
To raise a defense or counter-argument against an accusation or claim, especially in a legal context.
面对指控，他选择了沉默，而不是进行任何抗辩
Facing the accusation, he chose silence instead of making any defense.
4
to speak bluntly or state outright
当老师指出他的错误时，他没有抗词，而是虚心接受了批评。
When the teacher pointed out his mistake, he did not retort, but humbly accepted the criticism.
5
Antijamming; a system or technology designed to counteract any interference with communication or radar operations.
现代无线耳机通常具备强大的抗干扰能力，确保在嘈杂环境中也能保持清晰通话。
Modern wireless headphones usually have strong anti-interference capabilities, ensuring clear calls even in noisy environments.
6
To resist or combat drought, often by implementing measures to reduce its impact or mitigate damage.
农民们正在积极采取抗旱措施，以确保农作物的收成。
Farmers are actively implementing drought-resistant measures to ensure a good harvest.
7
To contend with or be a match for, implying an equal footing in opposition.
这家新公司正努力通过提供独特的解决方案来抗衡行业内的老牌企业。
This new company is striving to contend with the established enterprises in the industry by offering unique solutions.
8
To fight against a flood; to combat flooding.
当地政府组织居民积极开展抗洪工作，确保家园安全。
The local government organized residents to actively carry out flood control work to ensure the safety of their homes.
9
to resist and fight back
科学家们正在研究新方法来抗击这种疾病。
Scientists are researching new methods to combat this disease.
10
11
refuse to pay levies and taxes
居民们因为认为收费不合理而决定集体抗捐。
The residents decided to collectively resist paying the contributions because they believed the fees were unreasonable.
12
An antibiotic, a chemical substance that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms, especially pathogenic bacteria.
医生给病人开了一种新型抗菌素，用于治疗感染。
The doctor prescribed a new type of antibiotic to the patient for treating the infection.
13
To prevent or resist waterlogging, especially to protect crops from damage during floods.
这种新作物具有很强的抗涝能力，适合在多雨地区种植。
This new crop variety has strong flood resistance, making it suitable for cultivation in rainy regions.
14
to meet as equals; to treat each other as equals
在文化交流活动中，两位艺术家互相抗礼，表达了对彼此创作的敬意。
During the cultural exchange event, the two artists treated each other with equal respect, expressing their admiration for each other's work.
15
to disobey or defy orders
他因为抗命不执行经理的指示，最终被解雇了
He was ultimately fired for his insubordination in not following the manager's instructions.
More words with 抗
- wán顽kàng抗to stubbornly resist
- zǔ阻kàng抗impedance
- jié拮kàng抗Antagonism, Antagonize
- wéi违kàng抗defy, disobey
- dǐ抵kàng抗resist, resistance
- jié拮kàng抗yào药antagonist
- kàng抗zhēng争struggle, resistance
- duì对kàng抗oppose, confront
- fǎn反kàng抗resist, rebel
- kàng抗jūn菌antibacterial, antimicrobial
- kàng抗xìng性resistance
- kàng抗yán炎anti-inflammatory
- kàng抗zhèn震seismic, earthquake-resistant
- kàng抗shēng生sù素antibiotic
- dǐ抵kàng抗lì力Resistance, Immunity
- kàng抗yì议Protest, Object
- duì对kàng抗sài赛contest, match
- kàng抗hóng洪jiù救zāi灾flood relief, flood control and disaster relief
- kàng抗jī击yì疫qíng情fight the epidemic, combat the epidemic
- kàng抗lā拉qiáng强dù度tensile strength, ultimate tensile strength
Idioms with 抗
- bù不kě可kàng抗jù拒cannot be resisted or rejected
- fēn分tíng庭kàng抗lǐ礼to be on equal terms
- fù负yú隅wán顽kàng抗make a desperate, stubborn last stand
- kàng抗yán颜gāo高yì议express views firmly and profoundly
- bù不kàng抗bù不bēi卑neither haughty nor obsequious
- dǎo捣xū虚piē撇kàng抗exploit an opponent's weakness
- kàng抗chén尘zǒu走sú俗busily strive for fame and fortune
- kàng抗huái怀wù物wài外transcend worldly concerns with noble aspirations
- kàng抗yán颜wéi为shī师to be an uncompromising and independent role model
- qiāo跷zú足kàng抗shǒu手dance and gesticulate wildly with joy
- qiāo跷zú足kàng抗shǒu首eagerly anticipate
- zhēng争tiān天kàng抗sú俗defy nature and challenge norms
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Open the tool →Questions about 抗
What does 抗 mean in Chinese?
抗 (kàng) means “To resist” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 抗?
抗 is pronounced kàng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 抗 have?
抗 has 7 strokes.
How do you write 抗?
抗 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 扌. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 抗?
The radical of 抗 is 扌, and 抗 is an ideographic compound.