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“protect against” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyindǐ yù

Example

这件外套可以抵御寒风。zhè jiàn wài tào ké yǐ dǐ yù hán fēng

This coat can protect against cold winds.

Illustration for 抵御 (protect against)

How to say “protect against” in Chinese

“Protect against” in Chinese is 抵御 (dǐ yù).

A barrier pushes back an outside force so it cannot get through or cause harm.

Full entry for 抵御: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 抵御

军队成功抵御了敌人的攻击。jūn duì chéng gōng dǐ yù le dí rén de gōng jī

The army successfully defended against the enemy's attack.

Tips for using 抵御

  • The formal register of this verb makes it useful for understanding weather reports, health information, and other serious everyday notices.

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