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横遮竖挡 — “To block from all directions”

横遮竖挡 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to block from all directions”. To obstruct in every possible way; to put up various obstacles. Literally, “Block horizontally and vertically; block from all sides”.

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横遮竖挡 Pronunciation and Pinyin

横遮竖挡 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
横
héng15horizontal, sideways, across
遮
zhē14to cover or block
竖
shù9set upright, vertical stroke
挡
dǎng9block, obstruct, shield

Example Sentence with 横遮竖挡

在追求梦想的道路上,我们可能会遇到各种横遮竖挡的困难。
On the path to pursuing our dreams, we may encounter various difficulties that block our way from all directions.

Idioms Related to 横遮竖挡

Synonyms of 横遮竖挡

  • héng横lán拦shù竖dǎng挡to block from all directions

More idioms starting with 横

  • héng横qī七shù竖bā八scattered in a disorderly fashion
  • héng横sān三shù竖sì四in a jumble
  • héng横sān三shùn顺sì四crisscross confusion
  • héng横cóng从chuān穿guàn贯achieve thorough and comprehensive understanding
  • héng横dǎo倒shù竖wò卧lie about in disorder
  • héng横sài僿bù不wén文crude, vulgar, and uncultured
  • héng横chōng冲zhí直zhuàng撞to rush around recklessly
  • héng横chōng冲zhí直chuǎng闯charge about recklessly
  • héng横dāo刀jiē揭fǔ斧wielding a knife and an axe
  • héng横dāo刀yuè跃mǎ马charge bravely into battle
  • héng横fā发nì逆qǐ起emerge unexpectedly and rapidly
  • héng横tóu头héng横nǎo脑rude, aggressive, and overbearing

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Questions about 横遮竖挡

What does 横遮竖挡 mean?

横遮竖挡 (héng zhē shù dǎng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to block from all directions”.

How do you pronounce 横遮竖挡?

横遮竖挡 is pronounced héng zhē shù dǎng in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 横遮竖挡 literally mean?

Literally, 横遮竖挡 means “Block horizontally and vertically; block from all sides”. It is used to mean “to block from all directions”.

What is the Chinese definition of 横遮竖挡?

指多方阻挡。同“横拦竖挡”。

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