示威 (shì wēi): to demonstrate (as a protest); a demonstration; a military show of force

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HSK 7verb

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Pinyin
Meaning: to demonstrate (as a protest); a demonstration; a military show of force
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 7

Full definitions

to demonstrate (as a protest)
a demonstration
a military show of force

Chinese explanation

公开地集体表达抗议或不满，通常通过游行、集会等方式引起社会或政府的注意，要求改变某种政策或现状。

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HSK 5

power; might; prestige

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Example sentences

The workers, unhappy that the company suddenly cut their wages, gathered at the factory gate to demonstrate, demanding that the boss negotiate with them.

To protest the government's new tax policy, tens of thousands of citizens took to the streets to demonstrate, causing traffic in the city center to be paralyzed for a time.

The environmental organization plans to demonstrate in front of city hall this weekend, calling on the government to take measures to reduce air pollution.

The students held a demonstration on campus to oppose the tuition increase, and in the end the principal agreed to meet with them to discuss it.

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