攩 (dǎng) - To obstruct & to block

攩Tone 3

dǎng ｜ 23 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

攩 · dǎng

To obstruct;

to block;

to fend off;

to ward off;

to parry;

to resist.

To obstructto blockto fend off

Usage highlights

To block and obstructTo fend off and resistTo obstruct waterTo block the windTo parry an attackTo obstruct the way

Synonyms

  • 挡— to block; to obstruct
  • 阻— to hinder; to obstruct
  • 御— to resist; to defend against

Antonyms

  • 放— to release; to let go
  • 通— to open up; to clear
  • 让— to yield; to give way

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The umbrella blocked the rain (雨伞攩雨).
  • He used his arm to fend off the attack (他用胳膊攩开攻击).
  • The policy aims to resist external interference (该政策旨在攩御外部干涉).
  • The goalkeeper parried the shot (守门员攩住了射门).

Collocations

  • To block and obstruct(攩阻)
  • To fend off and resist(攩御)
  • To obstruct water(攩水)
  • To block the wind(攩风)
  • To parry an attack(攩开攻击)
  • To obstruct the way(攩路)

Idioms

  • To block water and stop leaks(攩水塞漏)
  • To fend off from all sides(左攩右遮)
  • To block the front and guard the rear(前攩后护)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted the action of warding off or parrying, often with the hand or an object.
  • Used in various contexts from physical defense to metaphorical resistance against ideas or influences.
  • Appears in some regional dialects and classical texts, though modern usage is limited.

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