How to Write 挡
The character 挡 (dǎng) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.
Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.
Meaning & Pronunciation
挡 is pronounced dǎng in Mandarin Chinese. It means block; shield.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: dǎng, dàng.
As an HSK Level 5 character, 挡 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 挡
Example Sentences
别挡住我的视线。
bié dǎng zhù wǒ de shì xiàn
Don't block my view.
这件衣服很挡风。
zhè jiàn yī fú hěn dǎng fēng
This piece of clothing is very windproof.
你的车挡路了。
nǐ de chē dǎng lù le
Your car is blocking the way.
他把事情摒挡妥当后就出发了。
tā bǎ shì qing bìng dàng tuǒ dang hòu jiù chū fā le
He set off after he had arranged everything properly.
Practice Writing 挡 (dǎng)
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