Writing
示威 (shì wēi) — how to say "to demonstrate" in Chinese
示威
To demonstrate, demonstration
verb
Character composition
示
to show, to demonstrate
威
might, power
Radicals / Keys
女
Woman
#38 · nǚ · 3 strokes
示
Spirit
#113 · shì · 5 strokes
Collocations
示威活动
shì wēi huó dòng
protest activity
举行示威
jǔ xíng shì wēi
hold a demonstration
Examples
很多人上街示威，表达他们的意见。
Many people took to the streets to demonstrate and express their opinions.
他们去示威。
They are going to demonstrate.
Frequently asked questions
Demonstrate meaning in Chinese
"to demonstrate" in Chinese is 示威 (shì wēi).
Shi wei meaning in English
示威 (shì wēi) means "To demonstrate, demonstration".
How is 示威 pronounced?
It is pronounced shì wēi (written as shi wei, shiwei). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to demonstrate" in Chinese characters?
It is written 示威: 示 has 5 strokes, 威 has 9 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 示威?
示威 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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