Definition
遮挡 (zhē dǎng) is a formal compound verb meaning 'to block, shield, or obstruct' something like light, view, or wind. It is more formal and written than 挡 (dǎng, HSK5), the everyday word for blocking physical objects or obstacles. Unlike 遮 (zhē, HSK7), which focuses on covering from above or hiding, 遮挡 emphasizes intercepting or shielding from something coming.
verb
to blockto shieldto obstruct (from view, light, etc.)
noun
a covera shieldsomething that blocks
Examples
- 遮挡。Tā yòng chuānglián zhē dǎng zhù le chuānghu.He blocked the window with a curtain.
- 遮挡，。Zhège zhē dǎng tài báo le, dǎng bú zhù fēng.This cover is too thin to block the wind.
- 遮挡。Zhège guǎnggàopái zhē dǎng le měilì de fēngjǐng.This billboard blocked the beautiful scenery.
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