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挡 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
to resist; to obstruct; to hinder
to arrange; to put in order
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to stop
to resist
to shelter
to obstruct
first gear
to be in the way
doorstop
bookend
to change gear
to put into gear
Notice where 挡 sits in each complete thought.
The Japanese military forces seemed too strong to stop.
Source: Tatoeba #5611477 · CC BY 2.0 FRNo man can resist the lure of a woman.
Source: Tatoeba #1561580 · CC BY 2.0 FRA fallen tree blocked the road.
Source: Tatoeba #829704 · CC BY 2.0 FRNothing can keep me from yearning for freedom.
Source: Tatoeba #4813366 · CC BY 2.0 FRA fallen tree blocked the path.
Source: Tatoeba #829703 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.