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示威 (shì wēi) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

示威 (shì wēi) is a Chinese word: to demonstrate. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 示威

动 dòng verb

to demonstrate

民众走上街头示威，要求改革。

mín zhòng zǒu shàng jiē tóu shì wēi yāo qiú gǎi gé

Citizens took to the streets to demonstrate, demanding reform.

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Word breakdown

示 shì — to show, to display

Words with this character (19)
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威 wēi — power, might, authority

Words with this character (8)
  • 1 威胁 wēi xié — threaten HSK 5
    • 威 power, might, imposing force
    • 胁 coerce, intimidate
    Example

    这种疾病威胁着人类的健康。

    zhè zhǒng jí bìng wēi xié zhe rén lèi de jiàn kāng

    This disease threatens human health.

  • 2 助威 zhù wēi — to cheer on HSK 7
    • 助 to help, assist, support
    • 威 power, morale, spirit
    Example

    我们去现场为朋友助威。

    wǒ men qù xiàn chǎng wèi péng you zhù wēi

    We went to the venue to cheer for our friend.

  • 3 威信 wēi xìn — prestige HSK 7
    • 威 authority, power, commanding respect
    • 信 trust, credibility, belief
    Example

    他在学生中很有威信。

    tā zài xué shēng zhōng hěn yǒu wēi xìn

    He has great prestige among students.

  • 4 威力 wēi lì — power, might HSK 7
    • 威 imposing power, might, awe
    • 力 force, strength, capacity
    Example

    核武器的威力令人震惊。

    hé wǔ qì de wēi lì lìng rén zhèn jīng

    The power of nuclear weapons is shocking.

  • 5 威慑 wēi shè — to deter; to intimidate HSK 7
    • 威 power; might; authority (the source of deterrent force)
    • 慑 to intimidate; to cause fear (the psychological effect)
    Example

    强大的军事力量能够威慑潜在的侵略者。

    qiáng dà de jūn shì lì liàng néng gòu wēi shè qián zài de qīn lüè zhě

    Strong military power can deter potential aggressors.

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  • 6 威望 wēi wàng — prestige HSK 7
    • 威 authority, commanding respect
    • 望 reputation, being looked up to
    Example

    他在学术界享有很高的威望。

    tā zài xué shù jiè xiǎng yǒu hěn gāo de wēi wàng

    He enjoys high prestige in academic circles.

  • 7 威风 wēi fēng — imposing manner HSK 7
    • 威 might, power, imposing presence
    • 风 manner, demeanor, bearing
    Example

    他穿上军装后很有威风。

    tā chuān shàng jūn zhuāng hòu hěn yǒu wēi fēng

    He looked very imposing after putting on his military uniform.

  • 8 权威 quán wēi — authoritative HSK 7
    • 权 power, authority
    • 威 prestige, imposing presence
    Example

    他是这个领域最权威的专家。

    tā shì zhè ge lǐng yù zuì quán wēi de zhuān jiā

    He is the most authoritative expert in this field.

Structure & writing
1 示 shì — to show; to indicate; to display
示 is a component in 9 characters
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票 piào a ticket, note, or slip used as a voucher or credential
HSK 4
标 biāo treetop; tip of a branch 禁 jìn to forbid; to prohibit 际 jì border; edge; boundary area
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奈 nài how; in what way; what to do about 款 kuǎn sincere; hospitable
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宗 zōng ancestor 祭 jì to pay tribute to the deceased 蒜 suàn garlic (herbaceous plant with white flowers; young leaves and flower stalks are edible)

示 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.

Stroke order

2 威 wēi — authority or power that commands awe and respect

威 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

2.1 戊 wù — fifth of the ten Heavenly Stems; denotes fifth in order
戊 is a component in 6 characters
HSK 3
成 chéng to accomplish; to succeed; to complete (opposite of 败)
HSK 4
咸 xián (lit.) all; everyone (classical adverb) 戚 qi
HSK 5
威 wēi authority or power that commands awe and respect
HSK 7
茂 mào lush, (of plants) growing abundantly and vigorously 蔑 miè (lit.) nothing, without
2.2 一 yī — the smallest positive integer; one (①used before a measure word ②used before a noun ③indicates a single action or a brief/tentative action)
一 is a component in 58 characters
HSK 1
下 xià lower position (opposite of 上): ① positioned below (opposite of 上); ② later in order or time; ③ within a certain range, condition, or circumstance 两 liǎng two (used before measure words and 半, 千, 万, 亿) 事 shì matter; affair; everything that happens in nature and society 候 hòu to wait; to await 元 yuán the Yuan dynasty (1271–1368), founded by Kublai Khan
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兴 xīng to be popular; to be in vogue 再 zài twice; a second time 前 qián front; the direction one faces (opposite of 后) 天 tiān sky 子 zǐ child (son or daughter in ancient usage); now specifically son 师 shī teacher; instructor (one who imparts knowledge or skills) 本 běn root or stem of a plant 正 zhèng straight; upright (opposite of crooked or tilted) 百 bǎi hundred (the number 100) 贵 guì expensive; of high value (opposite of 贱)
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夫 fū general term for an adult man 画 huà to draw or paint (with a brush or similar tool)
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其 qí pronoun: ① he, they ② his, their ③ that, those 合 hé to close; to shut; to bring together (opposite of 开) 夏 xià summer (the second of the four seasons) 带 dài ribbon, strip, or belt-shaped object 应 yìng to reply; to answer
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或 huò perhaps; maybe 更 gēng to change; to replace; to substitute 末 mò tip or end of an object 求 qiú to beg, to implore 演 yǎn to evolve; to change gradually 直 zhí straight; not curved (opposite of 曲) 行 xíng to walk; to go
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亚 yà inferior (mostly used in negative constructions) 亲 qīn related by blood or marriage; esp. parents 具 jù tool; utensil; implement 咸 xián (lit.) all; everyone (classical adverb) 断 duàn to break into two or more pieces (of something long)
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善 shàn kind; benevolent; charitable (opposite of 恶) 威 wēi authority or power that commands awe and respect 旦 dàn dawn; early morning 未 wèi not yet (opposite of 已) 武 wǔ military; martial (opposite of civil/literary "文")
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兼 jiān doubled; combining two portions into one 德 dé morality; ethical standards and norms of conduct 拜 bài to bow or salute as a show of respect 灭 miè go out; stop burning or shining (opposite of 着) 衰 shuāi to decline, to weaken
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丘 qiū small hill; mound 丙 bǐng third of the ten Heavenly Stems; used to indicate third in order 丛 cóng to cluster together, to gather in a mass 兹 zī (lit., class.) demonstrative pronoun: this; this one 兽 shòu beast; mammal (generally referring to four-legged, fur-covered mammals)
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拯 zhěng to rescue, to save 朱 zhū vermilion, bright red 胚 pēi embryo; organism in early development, formed from fertilized or unfertilized egg 蒙 méng ignorant, lacking knowledge 贮 zhù to store; to stockpile 逆 nì to go in the opposite direction (opposite of 顺) 遣 qiǎn to dispatch; to send 陋 lòu ugly; unsightly 隆 lóng grand; magnificent
2.3 女 nǚ — female (opposite of 男)
女 is a component in 54 characters
HSK 1
奶 nǎi breast; mammary gland 她 tā she; her (third-person feminine pronoun) 好 hǎo good; satisfactory (opposite of 坏) 妈 mā mom; mother (reduplicated form) 妹 mèi younger sister (by blood or same generation)
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姐 jiě older sister 要 yào important; significant
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妻 qī wife (opposite of 夫) 始 shǐ beginning; start; initial (opposite of '末'/'终') 姓 xìng surname; family name
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如 rú to suit; to follow; in accordance with 姨 yí maternal aunt (mother's sister); respectful term for women of one's mother's generation 婚 hūn to marry; for a man and woman to become husband and wife 安 ān safe, secure; opposite of '危' 接 jiē to approach; to come into contact with
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姑 gū father's sister; aunt 娘 niáng (colloq.) mother
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妇 fù married woman; general term for woman 姥 lǎo maternal grandfather (see 姥爷) 姿 zī appearance; looks 威 wēi authority or power that commands awe and respect 娱 yú joyful; happy
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婆 pó old woman (often reduplicated) 媒 méi matchmaker; person who arranges marriages
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妆 zhuāng to put on makeup; to adorn oneself with cosmetics 妙 miào beautiful; fine 妨 fáng to hinder, obstruct (连~碍) 委 wěi winding, tortuous; euphemistic 姻 yīn marriage
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娃 wá child; infant 娶 qǔ to take a wife; to marry (of a man, opposite of 嫁) 婴 yīng infant, newborn baby 媳 xí daughter-in-law, son's wife 嫁 jià (of a woman) to marry, get married (opposite of 娶) 嫌 xián suspicion; grounds for suspicion 宴 yàn to host a banquet; to feast together
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奴 nú slave (person oppressed, exploited, and controlled in old society) 奸 jiān hypocritical and cunning 妄 wàng absurd, irrational, wild 妒 dù to envy; to be jealous of someone superior 妖 yāo demon; monster; supernatural creature in myths and legends
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妥 tuǒ appropriate; suitable 姆 mǔ nanny; person hired to care for children, the elderly, or manage household affairs, usually female (see "保姆") 姜 jiāng ginger plant (perennial herb with lance-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers, rarely blooming) 娇 jiāo delicate, beautiful, and lovely (of women, children, flowers, etc.) 婉 wǎn indirect and gentle in expression 婪 lán greedy; insatiably covetous of wealth 婿 xù husband 媚 mèi beautiful; lovely 嫂 sǎo elder brother's wife; sister-in-law 嫉 jí to envy; to be jealous of someone better than oneself 嫩 nèn tender, delicate (of young growth); opposite of "老" 嬉 xī (lit.) to play; to frolic 耍 shuǎ to play; to have fun

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