抵挡

抵擋

dǐdǎng

verb HSK 7-9 #10,767

Meanings

1 to resist; to withstand
2 to hold off; to fend off

Characters

to resist; to press against

to block; to ward off

Both characters mean to push back against something - doubling the sense of resistance.

Examples

HSK 7-9

这件外套能抵挡寒风。

Zhè jiàn wàitào néng dǐdǎng hánfēng.

This coat can withstand the cold wind.

HSK 7-9

他们抵挡不住敌人的进攻。

Tāmen dǐdǎng bùzhù dírén de jìngōng.

They couldn't hold off the enemy's attack.

Stroke Order

抵 dǐ

挡 dǎng