xiǎnzǔ

险阻

Word · AdjectiveTraditional險阻

dangerous and obstructed (of roads); hard to traverse

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Meanings

1 sense · 3 examples
1.

adjective

(of roads or terrain) dangerous and obstructed; difficult to traverse

Typically describes mountain paths, trails, or terrain that is both hazardous and blocked. Often appears in literary or descriptive contexts.

Zhè这
tiáo条
shān山
lù路
shí十
fēn分
xiǎn险
zǔ阻
 ,
xíng行
rén人
nán难
yǐ以
tōng通
guò过
 。

This mountain path is extremely rugged and dangerous, making it difficult for travelers to pass through.

Jǐn尽
guǎn管
qián前
lù路
xiǎn险
zǔ阻
 ,
tā他
men们
yī依
rán然
jué决
dìng定
qián前
xíng行
 。

Despite the dangerous and obstructed road ahead, they still decided to move forward.

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Qí崎
qū岖
xiǎn险
zǔ阻
de的
shān山
lù路
ràng让
rén人
wàng望
ér而
shēng生
wèi畏
 。

The rugged and treacherous mountain path makes people intimidated at first sight.