block; obstruct; clog
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to be blocked or obstructed; unable to pass through
Describes a state where passage is impeded by obstacles. Commonly used for traffic, pipes, blood vessels, and networks.
Xià下
shuǐ水
dào道
zǔ阻
sè塞
le了
，
xū需
yào要
zhǎo找
rén人
xiū修
lǐ理
。
The sewer is blocked and we need to find someone to fix it.
Shàng上
bān班
gāo高
fēng峰
qī期
，
zhè这
tiáo条
lù路
jīng经
cháng常
zǔ阻
sè塞
。
This road is often jammed during rush hour.
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Xuè血
guǎn管
zǔ阻
sè塞
kě可
néng能
dǎo导
zhì致
xīn心
zàng脏
bìng病
fā发
zuò作
。
Blocked blood vessels can lead to heart attacks.
verb
to block; to obstruct; to clog (something)
Causative usage indicating the action of causing an obstruction. Can be used literally (blocking a road) or figuratively (blocking free speech).
Qǐng请
bú不
yào要
zǔ阻
sè塞
jǐn紧
jí急
chū出
kǒu口
。
Please do not block the emergency exit.
Wéi违
guī规
tíng停
fàng放
de的
chē车
liàng辆
zǔ阻
sè塞
le了
xiāo消
fáng防
tōng通
dào道
。
Illegally parked vehicles have blocked the fire lane.
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Zhè这
zhǒng种
zuò做
fǎ法
shí实
jì际
shàng上
zǔ阻
sè塞
le了
yán言
lù路
，
bú不
ràng让
bǎi百
xìng姓
fā发
biǎo表
yì意
jiàn见
。
This approach effectively blocks avenues of speech, preventing ordinary people from expressing their opinions.