ze1 dong2遮擋遮挡
Jyutpingze1 dong2
Yalejē dóng
Definition
To cover, block, or shelter from.
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How it's used
Focuses on the physical obstruction of a view or the interception of elements like light or rain. It is more formal than the simple verb 遮, which is used for everyday objects like umbrellas or hands. Use this when describing how an object prevents someone from seeing something or being hit by the elements.
Examples
The tree is blocking the view, I cannot see outside.
Stand closer, don't block people from taking photos.
Related words
Common phrases
to block the view
to shelter from wind and rain
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 遮, which is the noun for an umbrella. While 遮 can be used as a verb meaning to cover, 遮擋 specifically emphasizes the act of creating an obstruction or barrier.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
