English–Chinese
“protest” in Chinese
How to say “protest” in Chinese
“Protest” in Chinese is 抗议 (kàng yì).
A raised public voice that stands against a decision, action, or policy and makes the opposition visible.
Example sentences with 抗议
市民们在政府门前抗议污染问题。shì mín men zài zhèng fǔ mén qián kàng yì wū rǎn wèn tí
Citizens protested the pollution problem in front of the government offices.
Tips for using 抗议
- In everyday Chinese, this word sounds weightier than a casual complaint, so it often signals a clear public or official stance rather than a passing annoyance.
Other Chinese words for “protest”
昨天市中心有游行。zuó tiān shì zhōng xīn yǒu yóu xíng
Yesterday, there was a protest downtown.