Definition
阻 (zǔ) is a bound morpheme (b.f.) meaning 'to block, hinder, resist'. It cannot stand alone as a word; it always appears as part of compound words like 阻碍 (zǔ'ài, to obstruct), 阻止 (zǔzhǐ, to prevent), and 阻力 (zǔlì, resistance). When you encounter 阻 in a text, look for the full compound it belongs to.
b.f.
(bound form) to blockto hinderto obstruct
Examples
- ，，。Yùdào kùnnán shí, bú yào fàngqì, yào kèfú yíqiè zǔ'ài.When encountering difficulties, don't give up; overcome all obstacles.
- 。Zhèngfǔ cǎiqǔ le duō zhǒng cuòshī lái zǔzhǐ wūrǎn.The government adopted various measures to prevent pollution.
- 。Kōngqì zǔlì huì yǐngxiǎng fēijī de sùdù.Air resistance affects the speed of aircraft.
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