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A hand (扌) uses a tool or shield (当) to block or resist — to obstruct, ward off, or get in the way.
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Real-world example sentences demonstrating how 挡 is used in context
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He blocked the dazzling sunlight with his hand.
He used his body to block the door.
The army resisted the enemy's attack with all their might.
The curtains blocked the view from outside.