Definition
壁垒 (bì lěi) refers to a barrier or obstacle, often in abstract contexts like trade or ideology (e.g., 贸易壁垒 'trade barrier'). It is more formal and systemic than 障碍 (zhàng ài 'general obstacle'), and unlike 堡垒 (bǎo lěi 'fortress, stronghold'), it emphasizes the blocking function rather than a defended position.
noun
(historical) rampartdefensive wall of a fortress(figurative) barrierobstacle (e.g. trade barrier, ideological barrier)
Examples
- 壁垒。Zhè zuò gǔchéng de bì lěi bǎocún de hěn wánzhěng.The ramparts of this ancient city are well preserved.
- 壁垒。Liǎng guó zhījiān xūyào xiāochú màoyì bì lěi.The two countries need to remove trade barriers.
- 壁垒。Sīxiǎng shàng de bì lěi bǐ wùzhì shàng de gèng nán dǎpò.Ideological barriers are harder to break down than material ones.
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