挡
住

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The word "挡住" is formed by combining the verb "挡" (meaning to block or obstruct) with the resultative complement "住" (which indicates the completion or sustained result of the action), resulting in a compound that means "to block successfully" or "to hold back".

Example Sentences Hide

他用力挡住了门。

Tā yònglì dǎngzhùle mén.

He blocked the door with force.

大树挡住了阳光。

Dà shù dǎngzhùle yángguāng.

The big tree blocked the sunlight.

请别挡住我的视线。

Qǐng bié dǎngzhù wǒ de shìxiàn.

Please do not block my line of sight.

乌云挡住了太阳，天变暗了。

Wūyún dǎngzhùle tàiyáng, tiān biàn ànle.

The dark clouds blocked the sun, and the sky turned dark.

他的傲慢挡住了他前进的道路。

Tā de àomàn dǎngzhùle tā qiánjìn de dàolù.

His arrogance blocked the path of his progress.

Word Definition - 挡住

dǎng zhù to obstruct; to block

Individual Character Details

挡 dǎng, dàng, dǎng
住 zhù