擋 (dǎng) - to block & to obstruct

擋Tone 3

dǎng ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

擋 · dǎng

to block;

to obstruct;

to resist;

to keep off;

to shield;

to ward off;

a cover;

a fender;

a barrier

to blockto obstructto resist

Usage highlights

to block the waywindshieldmudguardto block rainto obstructto resist

Synonyms

  • 阻— to hinder; to block
  • 攔— to block; to obstruct
  • 遮— to cover; to shield

Antonyms

  • 通— to pass through; to open
  • 放— to release; to let go

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The umbrella blocks the rain (擋雨).
  • The car's fender was damaged (擋泥板).
  • He blocked the opponent's attack (擋住攻擊).
  • This wall blocks the wind (擋風).

Collocations

  • to block the way(擋路)
  • windshield(擋風玻璃)
  • mudguard(擋泥板)
  • to block rain(擋雨)
  • to obstruct(阻擋)
  • to resist(抵擋)

Idioms

  • Block arrows and stones(擋箭牌)
  • Blocking the way like a fierce tiger(擋路虎)
  • Blocking wind and snow(擋風遮雪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character combines the hand radical (扌) with the phonetic component 當, suggesting manual action of blocking or resisting.
  • In martial arts contexts, 擋 refers to defensive blocking techniques.
  • Commonly used in mechanical contexts for protective covers and shields.

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