抵挡 (dǐ dǎng): Resist / Ward off (Verb) — Meaning & Stroke Order

I use an umbrella to block the rain.

With just a thin umbrella, it's impossible to ward off this sudden downpour.

To resist the severe cold of the north, they reinforced the walls, doors, and windows of the house.

This army withstood the enemy's fierce attack.

I need to quickly drink a cup of hot tea to ward off the cold air in this office.