當道

dong1 dou6

in the middle of the road · to be in the way · to hold power

Frequency Band 62 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. in the middle of the road
  2. to be in the way
  3. to hold power
  4. (fig.) to predominate
  5. to be in vogue

Written Forms

當道Traditional · Main Form
当道Alternate Form

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