HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
挡 — to block
- Reading
- dǎng
- Meaning
- to block; to obstruct; to resist
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
挡 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is dǎng and it means to block; to obstruct; to resist. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
挡 appears in everyday chinese words such as 挡 (to block, to obstruct), 阻挡 (stop, block, obstruct) and 抵挡 (resist, withstand).
Chinese words containing 挡
Frequently asked questions
What does 挡 mean in Chinese?
挡 means to block; to obstruct; to resist in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 挡 read?
挡 is read dǎng. Reading it inside real words — 挡 and 阻挡 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 挡 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 挡 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 挡 in a word?
A common word containing 挡 is 挡 (dǎng) — "to block, to obstruct". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 挡 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 挡 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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