挡 (dǎng) — to block, to obstruct; to get in the way of; to shield, to keep off; to cover (from light, wind, etc.)
Definition
挡 (dǎng) is the everyday verb for physically blocking or shielding something in your path — a tree blocking the road, a hand blocking the sun. More concrete and physical than 阻碍 (abstract hindrance) or 阻挡 (deliberate resistance).
verb
to blockto obstructto get in the way ofto shieldto keep offto cover (from light, wind, etc.)
Easily confused
Examples
- 。Qián miàn yǒu yì kē shù dǎng zhù le lù.There's a tree ahead blocking the road.
- 挡。Qǐng yòng sǎn dǎng yí xià tài yáng.Please use an umbrella to block the sun a bit.
- 。Tā yòng shǒu dǎng zhù le yǎn jing.He covered his eyes with his hands.
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