抵挡

抵挡 means to resist or withstand something, often in a physical or metaphorical sense. It implies an active effort to hold back or prevent something from affecting you, such as resisting an attack, strong wind, or negative emotions.

The character 抵 (dǐ) originally meant to push or support, while 挡 (dǎng) means to block or hinder. Together, they create the idea of actively pushing against something to stop it from advancing or causing harm.

抵挡 is commonly used in both everyday language and more formal contexts, such as describing how a building resists strong winds or how someone resists temptation. It's also used in idiomatic expressions, like 抵挡不住 (cannot resist), which emphasizes the difficulty of resisting a force or influence.