This is the 1941st most frequent Chinese word.
挡
"挡" means "to block," "to obstruct," or "to resist."
In this sentence, '挡' is used to mean 'to block,' indicating the action of preventing something from moving forward.
他伸出手来挡住了迎面而来的足球。
He reached out his hand to block the incoming soccer ball.
Here, '挡' is used as 'to block or obstruct,' referring to hindering light from entering.
窗帘挡住了阳光,使房间显得昏暗。
The curtains blocked the sunlight, making the room appear dim.
In this usage, '挡' implies obstructing a view or access, demonstrating how the word applies to an obstacle being present.