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The character "挡", representing the act of blocking or obstructing, originates from its traditional form "擋", which is constructed from the hand radical "扌" to denote manual action and the phonetic component "當" that historically contributed both sound and a sense of bearing or withstanding. Over time, the semantic scope of the character expanded from its initial focus on physical intervention, such as using the hand to hold back or shield, to include a broader range of obstructions, encompassing both concrete barriers and abstract forms of resistance. The simplified version "挡" retains the hand radical while incorporating the abbreviated phonetic "当", yet this structural adjustment did not alter the core meaning tied to the concept of impediment, reflecting a continuity in its lexical function despite the modification in its written form.
Example Sentences Hide
请挡住门口。
他用手挡太阳。
这棵树挡住了风景。
大雨挡不住我们前进。
她试图用伞挡住雨水。
前面的车挡住了我的视线。
尽管有困难，但挡不住他的热情。
这项政策旨在挡住外来竞争。