险阻 (xiǎn zǔ) — (noun) dangerous obstacles; perils; (verb phrase / adjective) dangerous and difficult (of roads, journeys)
Definition
险阻 refers to dangers and difficulties along the way (roads, journeys, pursuits). As a set phrase, it emphasizes physical and tangible obstacles rather than abstract ones.
noun
dangerous obstaclesperils
verb
(verb phrase / adjective) dangerous and difficult (of roads, journeys)
Examples
- 险阻，。Qián miàn de lù hěn xiǎn zǔ, yào xiǎo xīn kāi chē.The road ahead is very dangerous and difficult; drive carefully.
- 险阻。Tā men kè fú le hěn duō xiǎn zǔ cái dào dá shān dǐng.They overcame many dangerous obstacles to reach the mountain top.
- 险阻，。Zài xiǎn zǔ miàn qián, tā men méi yǒu fàng qì.In the face of perils, they did not give up.
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