挡路 (dǎng) — to block the way; to obstruct (both literal and figurative)

Definition

A colloquial verb meaning to block or get in someone's way, physically or figuratively. 比 挡住 emphasizes obstructing a route or someone's progress rather than shielding.

verb
to block the wayto obstruct (both literal and figurative)

Examples

  • 挡路
    Nǐ de chē tíng zài zhè r dǎng le.
    Your car is blocking the way parked here.
  • Tā dǎng le wǒ men de lù, bú ràng wǒ men jìn qù.
    He blocked our way and wouldn't let us in.
  • Tā dǎng le wǒ yí cì lù, hài wǒ chí dào le.
    She blocked my way once and made me late.
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