Definition
拦住 is a resultative verb compound: 拦 (to block) + 住 (to stop/firmly). It means to block or stop someone or something from moving forward or doing something. The 住 component indicates the action is completed or successful. You can also use 拦得住 (can stop) and 拦不住 (cannot stop) as potential complements.
r.v.
to blockto stop (someone from doing something)
Examples
- 拦住。Jǐngchá lán zhù le nà liàng táopǎo de chē.The police stopped the fleeing car.
- 拦住，。Tā lán zhù wǒ, bú ràng wǒ jìnqù.He stopped me from going in.
- 拦住。Méi rén néng lán zhù tā.No one can stop him.
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