dǎng

Definitions

  1. 1. to resist
  2. 2. to obstruct
  3. 3. to hinder
  4. 4. to keep off
  5. 5. to block (a blow)
  6. 6. to get in the way of
  7. 7. cover
  8. 8. gear (e.g. in a car's transmission)

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Example Sentences

你突然停下,挡着别人走路了。

Nǐ tūrán tíngxià, dǎngzhe biérén zǒulù le.

You stopped suddenly and blocked other people’s way.

这把雨伞可以挡紫外线。

Zhè bǎ yǔsǎn kěyǐ dǎng zǐwàixiàn.

This umbrella can block UV rays.

你挡住电视了!

Nǐ dǎngzhù diànshì le!

You’re blocking the TV!