block; obstruct; shield
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to block; to obstruct; to shield; to bar the way
Used for physically blocking objects, people, or vision, as well as metaphorically hindering progress or actions. Can be used in both concrete and abstract contexts.
Fáng防
fēng风
lín林
kě可
yǐ以
zhē遮
lán拦
dà大
fēng风
。
Windbreak forests can block strong winds.
Jǐng警
chá察
zài在
mén门
kǒu口
zhē遮
lán拦
rén人
qún群
，
wéi维
chí持
zhì秩
xù序
。
Police blocked the crowd at the entrance to maintain order.
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Hòu厚
hòu厚
de的
yún云
céng层
zhē遮
lán拦
le了
yáng阳
guāng光
。
Thick clouds blocked the sunlight.
Qǐng请
wù勿
zhē遮
lán拦
xiāo消
fáng防
tōng通
dào道
，
bǎo保
chí持
chàng畅
tōng通
。
Please do not block the fire escape; keep it clear.