挡箭牌 dǎngjiànpái excuse Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 挡 擋 dǎng verb to block to block; to get in the way of; to obstruct; to resist or keep off箭 jiàn noun arrow arrow; a weapon or sports tool shot from a bow or crossbow牌 pái noun shield (literary) shield; piece of protective armor used for defense