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遮
zhē
Description
“遮”的意思是挡住东西，让别人看不见或者过不去。
"遮" means to block something so others cannot see or pass through.
比如我们可以用手遮住眼睛，也可以用东西遮住太阳。
For example, we can use our hands to遮 our eyes, or use something to遮 the sun.
Meanings
遮zhē
to cover; to block from view or light
她用手遮住了阳光。
She shielded her eyes from the sunlight with her hand.
遮zhē
to hide or conceal something
他想遮住自己的错误。
He wants to cover up his mistakes.
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Notes
- Nuance
遮 stresses blocking sight or light; 挡 stresses stopping movement or force.
- Etymology
often used with 住 (遮住) to mark a completed covering action.
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