拦路 (lán lù) — to block the way, to obstruct
Definition
A set-phrase verb meaning to physically block the road or way, often with hostile intent (拦路抢劫 = 'mug passers-by'). Closer to 'bar / waylay' than to general 挡 (which just means 'get in the way' of anything).
verb
to block the wayto obstruct
Examples
- 拦路，。Qián miàn yǒu liàng chē lán lù, wǒ men guò bú qù.There's a car blocking the way ahead; we can't get through.
- ，。Tā lán le lù, bú ràng rèn hé rén tōng guò.He blocked the way and wouldn't let anyone pass.
- 。Zhè tiáo lù shang yǒu rén lán lù qiǎng jié.Someone is robbing people on this road by blocking the way.
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