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挡
dǎng
Description
"挡"是一个动词，意思是用东西拦住或遮住，不让它过去。
"挡" is a verb meaning to block or cover something to prevent it from passing through.
下雨的时候，我们常用伞来挡雨。
When it rains, we often use an umbrella to 挡 the rain.
Meanings
挡dǎng
to block; to obstruct; to get in the way
别挡在门口。
Don't block the doorway.
挡dǎng
to shelter from; to keep off (rain, wind, sun)
这棵树可以挡太阳。
This tree can block the sun.
挡dǎng
gear (of a vehicle)
他把车换到二挡。
He shifted the car into second gear.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
挡 stresses physically blocking or shielding, while 拦 emphasizes stopping someone's movement.
- Etymology
hand radical 扌 indicates an action done with the hands.
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