congestion; traffic jam; blockage
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to be congested; to be jammed; to block up
Describes a state of heavy traffic or crowded conditions. Often used as a stative verb.
Zǎo早
wǎn晚
gāo高
fēng峰
shí时
duàn段
，
shì市
zhōng中
xīn心
de的
dào道
lù路
jīng经
cháng常
yōng拥
dǔ堵
。
During rush hour, the roads in the city center are often congested.
Qián前
fāng方
fā发
shēng生
jiāo交
tōng通
shì事
gù故
，
dǎo导
zhì致
dào道
lù路
yōng拥
dǔ堵
le了
shù数
gōng公
lǐ里
。
A traffic accident occurred ahead, causing the road to be jammed for several kilometers.
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Rú如
guǒ果
wéi违
guī规
tíng停
chē车
，
hěn很
róng容
yì易
zào造
chéng成
jiāo交
tōng通
yōng拥
dǔ堵
。
Illegal parking can easily cause traffic congestion.
noun
congestion; traffic jam; gridlock
Refers to the condition or phenomenon of heavy traffic. Often used in formal or news contexts.
Zhèng政
fǔ府
zhèng正
zài在
cǎi采
qǔ取
cuò措
shī施
huǎn缓
jiě解
chéng城
shì市
yōng拥
dǔ堵
wèn问
tí题
。
The government is taking measures to alleviate urban congestion problems.
Zhè这
chǎng场
dà大
yǔ雨
jiā加
jù剧
le了
shì市
qū区
de的
jiāo交
tōng通
yōng拥
dǔ堵
。
The heavy rain exacerbated the traffic congestion in the downtown area.
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Zhì智
néng能
jiāo交
tōng通
xì系
tǒng统
yǒu有
zhù助
yú于
jiǎn减
shǎo少
dào道
lù路
yōng拥
dǔ堵
。
Intelligent transportation systems help reduce road congestion.