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

这件外套能抵挡寒风。

Zhè jiàn wàitào néng dǐdǎng hánfēng.

This coat can withstand the cold wind.

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