示威

shì wēi
HSK 6
to demonstrate (as a protest)
verb
noun

Example Sentences

他们在街上示威。
tāmen zài jiēshàng shìwēi 。
They are demonstrating on the street.
示威活动引起了媒体的关注。
shìwēi huódòng yǐnqǐ le méitǐ de guānzhù 。
The demonstration attracted media attention.
军队举行了一场示威。
jūnduì jǔxíng leyī cháng shìwēi 。
The army held a show of force.

Individual Characters

示shì
to show, to reveal
威wēi
power, might, prestige

Words with similar meanings

抗议kàngyì
to protest
This term is more specific to protests against something, often carrying a stronger emotional weight.
示范shìfàn
to demonstrate (an example)
While this word can mean to demonstrate, it typically refers to showing an example rather than a protest.

Words Starting With 示

示意shì yì
to hint; to indicate (an idea to sb)
示范shì fàn
to demonstrate; to show how to do sth; demonstration; a model example

Words Ending With 威

权威quán wēi
authority; authoritative; power and prestige

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