dùn

common
noun

Meaning of

盾 means shield; defensive weapon; shield-shaped object. Pronounced dùn.

  • shield; defensive weapon
  • shield-shaped object
  • former Dutch currency unit

Character Info

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Components

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Definitions & Examples

dài
shì
bīng
zhàng
shí
huì
shǒu
chí
dùn
pái
bǎo
 

Ancient soldiers would hold shields to protect themselves during battles.

yòng
huǎng
yán
zuò
wéi
dùn
pái
yǎn
gài
de
cuò
 

He used lies as a shield to cover up his mistakes.