B1 verb Neutral

저항하다

tɕʌɦaŋɦada

To resist, oppose, or withstand a force, influence, or authority. It can be used physically, socially, or scientifically (e.g., air resistance).

Examples

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1

변화에 저항하지 말고 받아들이세요.

Don't resist change; accept it.

2

시민들은 정부의 새로운 세금 정책에 저항하고 있습니다.

Citizens are resisting the government's new tax policy.

3

동생이 내 말에 자꾸 저항하네.

My younger sibling keeps resisting what I say.

Word Family

Noun
저항
Verb
저항하다
Adjective
저항적
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Memory Tip

Jeo (Stop) + Hang (Against) = Stop something by acting against it.

Quick Quiz

바이러스에 ( ) 수 있는 면역력을 길러야 합니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 저항할

Examples

1

변화에 저항하지 말고 받아들이세요.

everyday

Don't resist change; accept it.

2

시민들은 정부의 새로운 세금 정책에 저항하고 있습니다.

formal

Citizens are resisting the government's new tax policy.

3

동생이 내 말에 자꾸 저항하네.

informal

My younger sibling keeps resisting what I say.

4

물체는 공기의 저항을 받으며 떨어진다.

academic

The object falls while receiving air resistance.

5

우리 브랜드는 시장의 가격 인하 압력에 저항하고 있습니다.

business

Our brand is resisting price reduction pressure from the market.

Word Family

Noun
저항
Verb
저항하다
Adjective
저항적

Common Collocations

권력에 저항하다 to resist power
유혹에 저항하다 to resist temptation
변화에 저항하다 to resist change
공기 저항 air resistance
저항 정신 spirit of resistance

Common Phrases

강력히 저항하다

to resist strongly

저항을 받다

to face resistance

저항 능력을 갖추다

to have the ability to resist

Often Confused With

저항하다 vs 반항하다

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Usage Notes

Used in history to describe independence movements or in science to describe physical forces.

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Common Mistakes

Ensure you use the particle '에' for the object of resistance (e.g., 권력에 저항하다).

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Memory Tip

Jeo (Stop) + Hang (Against) = Stop something by acting against it.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 抵 (to resist) and 抗 (to oppose).

Grammar Patterns

~에 저항하다
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Cultural Context

Often associated with Korea's independence movement against Japanese colonial rule.

Quick Quiz

바이러스에 ( ) 수 있는 면역력을 길러야 합니다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 저항할

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