dùn
楯
shield; defense
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesnoun
shield; buckler
A weapon used for protection against attacks like arrows or swords. Commonly used in historical and martial contexts.
Shì士
bīng兵
jǔ举
zhe着
jù巨
dà大
de的
dùn盾
pái牌
qián前
jìn进
。
The soldier advanced holding a large shield.
Zhè这
miàn面
qīng青
tóng铜
dùn盾
shì是
bó博
wù物
guǎn馆
de的
zhēn珍
guì贵
cáng藏
pǐn品
。
This bronze shield is a precious collection in the museum.
noun
defense; protective screen
Metaphorically refers to anything that provides protection or cover, such as in military strategy or biology.
Zhè这
ge个
guó国
jiā家
jiàn建
lì立
le了
qiáng强
dà大
de的
dǎo导
dàn弹
fáng防
yù御
dùn盾
。
This country has built a powerful missile defense shield.
Guī龟
de的
ké壳
shì是
tā它
de的
tiān天
rán然
dùn盾
。
The turtle's shell is its natural shield.