Chinese
dǎng
Meaning: to block; to get in the way
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

擋
挡

Example sentences

Don't block my way.
水壩擋住了河水。
水坝挡住了河水。
The dam blocked the river water.
大家合力搬開了擋路的大石頭。
大家合力搬开了挡路的大石头。
Everyone worked together to move the big rock blocking the road.
大霧瀰漫,擋住了駕駛員的視線。
大雾弥漫,挡住了驾驶员的视线。
The thick fog filled the air and blocked the driver's line of sight.

Usage Notes

To obstruct passage or view.

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