COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 挡 is built
Traditional etymology note: A hand 扌 raised at the right time 当; 当 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 挡 (dǎng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to resist
dǎngTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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dǎng
挡
to resist
Common words
zǔ dǎng
阻挡
to stop; to resist; to obstruct
dǐ dǎng
抵挡
to resist; to hold back; to stop; to ward off
zhē dǎng
遮挡
to shelter; to shelter from
dǎng
挡
to resist; to obstruct; to hinder; to keep off
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
挡
挡
挡
挡
挡
挡
挡
挡
LEARNING TIP
Remember 挡
Say “dǎng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 挡
Common words and phrases
zǔ dǎng
to stop; to resist; to obstruct
dǐ dǎng
to resist; to hold back; to stop; to ward off
zhē dǎng
to shelter; to shelter from
dǎng
to resist; to obstruct; to hinder; to keep off
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 挡?
挡 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 挡 (dǎng) mean?
挡 (dǎng) means to resist.
What is the radical of 挡?
The radical of 挡 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.