No. 3,078 in Chinese
遮
"遮" means "to block," "to cover," or "to shield."
In a sentence
窗帘遮挡了阳光，使房间变暗。
The curtains blocked the sunlight, making the room dim.
In this sentence, the word "遮" means "to block" or "to obstruct," showing its use in describing physical covering or shielding.
雨伞用来遮雨，保持身体干燥。
Umbrellas are used to shield from rain, keeping the body dry.
Here, "遮" indicates "protection." It highlights the function of covering to prevent exposure.
雾气浓重，遮住了远处的景色。
The thick fog obscured the distant scenery.
"遮" in this context means "to obscure" or "to hide," emphasizing the lack of visibility caused by an object or condition.
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