dǐ​dǎng HSK7

ward off

抵挡 (抵擋) dǐ​dǎng
ward off verb
to ward off or stop a physical force, blow, or natural element

These thick curtains can keep out the winter chill.

resist verb
to resist, withstand, or hold back an attack, pressure, or influence

It is hard for him to resist the temptation of delicious food.

Frequency

Movie subtitles
3.31 per million appears in 2% of films
Written text
6.86 per million

Details

HSK 3.0
Level 7

Sources

Definitions
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