阻 (zǔ) — (bound form) to block, to hinder, to obstruct
Definition
阻 (zǔ) is a bound form — it does not stand alone, only appearing in compounds like 阻止 ('prevent/stop'), 阻碍 ('hinder/obstruct'), and 阻力 ('resistance'). The meaning is 'to block or hold back'.
bound form
(bound form) to blockto hinderto obstruct
Examples
- ，，。Yù dào kùn nan shí, bú yào fàng qì, yào kè fú yí qiè zǔ ài.When encountering difficulties, don't give up; overcome all obstacles.
- 。Zhèng fǔ cǎi qǔ le duō zhǒng cuò shī lái zǔ zhǐ wū rǎn.The government adopted various measures to prevent pollution.
- 。Kōng qì zǔ lì huì yǐng xiǎng fēi jī de sù dù.Air resistance affects the speed of aircraft.
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