Usage and Meaning
The verb 抵御 (dǐyù) means 'to resist' or 'to defend against.' It is often used in formal or literary contexts to describe resisting attacks, pressures, or harmful influences.
Common Contexts
- Military or physical defense: 抵御敌人 (resist the enemy)
- Natural resistance: 抵御病虫害 (resist pests and diseases)
- Psychological or emotional resistance: 抵御负面情绪 (resist negative emotions)
Collocations
Notes
抵御 is more formal and stronger in tone than 抵抗, which also means 'to resist.' Use 抵御 when emphasizing active defense or protection. It is less common in everyday speech but useful in writing or formal speech.
Avoid confusing 抵御 with 御 alone, which can mean 'to control' or 'to govern' in other contexts.