HSK 5 · HSK VOCABULARY

挡

dǎng

to resist

Character structure: 动
HSK: 5
Related HSK words: 2249
HSK vocabulary: —

01 · MEANING

挡

挡 (dǎng) is an HSK 5 Chinese word. Its most common English meaning is to resist; depending on context, it can also mean to obstruct or to hinder. Read the examples below to choose the meaning that fits the sentence.

01to resist

02to obstruct

03to hinder

04to keep off

02 · EXAMPLES

挡

你挡住了我的路。Nǐ dǎng zhù le wǒ de lù。

You're in my way.

你挡住我的光了。Nǐ dǎng zhù wǒ de guāng le。

You're blocking my light.

这个老人挡了她的路。Zhè ge lǎo rén dǎng le tā de lù。

The old man got in her way.

04 · QUICK CHECK

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