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AI Study Notes for 擋
挡 (dǎng) vs 阻 (zǔ) — use 擋 for an active, physical block, while 阻 often implies hindering progress or preventing an event.
Be cautious with the tone; 'dǎng' (third tone) can be confused with similar-sounding words. It is more commonly used in informal contexts, but can also appear in formal discussions about barriers or obstructions. Common collocations include 擋住 (dǎng zhù - to block off) and 擋道 (dǎng dào - to block the way).
While 擋 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists, it is related to words like 阻止 (zǔzhǐ - to prevent) and 道 (dào - way/path), which can help learners understand its usage in blocking contexts. Focus on recognizing it in phrases and practicing its application in sentences.
Learners often confuse 擋 with its synonyms and may use it incorrectly in context. For example, saying '擋住我' (dǎng zhù wǒ) without specifying what is being blocked can lead to confusion; it's clearer to say '擋住我的視線' (dǎng zhù wǒ de shìxiàn - block my line of sight).
Pronunciation of 擋
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Etymology of 擋
A hand 扌 raised at the right time 當; 當 also provides the pronunciation
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Case file: 擋
- 1The giveawayA hand 扌 raised at the right time 當; 當 also provides the pronunciation
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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How to say to block, to obstruct; to get in the way; cover, guard in Chinese
“to block, to obstruct; to get in the way; cover, guard” in Chinese is擋
The character 擋 (dǎng) means to block or obstruct something. It is commonly used in contexts where an object or person is preventing movement or access, such as blocking a road or obstructing someone's view. The nuance often implies an active effort to stop or cover something.
When to use 擋
Be cautious with the tone; 'dǎng' (third tone) can be confused with similar-sounding words. It is more commonly used in informal contexts, but can also appear in formal discussions about barriers or obstructions. Common collocations include 擋住 (dǎng zhù - to block off) and 擋道 (dǎng dào - to block the way).
擋 or something close to it
挡 (dǎng) vs 阻 (zǔ) — use 擋 for an active, physical block, while 阻 often implies hindering progress or preventing an event.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 擋 with its synonyms and may use it incorrectly in context. For example, saying '擋住我' (dǎng zhù wǒ) without specifying what is being blocked can lead to confusion; it's clearer to say '擋住我的視線' (dǎng zhù wǒ de shìxiàn - block my line of sight).
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Word Family of 擋
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Frequently Asked Questions about 擋
You can say '他擋住了我的路' (Tā dǎng zhù le wǒ de lù) meaning 'He blocked my way.'
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