闭塞
close; block; obstructed
Meanings
3 senses · 6 examplesverb
to block; to obstruct; to clog
Often used for physical blockage of passages, pipes, or channels.
The sewer pipe is clogged, we need to find someone to unclog it.
The tunnel was blocked due to a landslide, interrupting traffic.
adjective
inconvenient (for transport); remote; backward; closed-off
Describes places with poor transportation, far from urban centers, or culturally isolated.
That mountain village is very remote, requiring a long mountain road trip to get in or out.
This region is rather closed-off in its thinking and is slow to accept foreign cultures.
adjective
uninformed; out of touch; ignorant of news
Describes a person who lacks access to or awareness of current information or news.
After retiring, he lives in the countryside and is quite uninformed about city affairs.
You can't stay at home all day, otherwise you'll become out of touch with the news.