阻挡 (zǔ dǎng) — to block, to obstruct, to hinder
Definition
阻挡 is a formal verb meaning 'to block/obstruct', often an external force halting progress (view, justice, enemy). It is more formal and broader than 挡 ('block/get in the way'), and stronger than 妨碍 ('hinder/interfere with', a milder disruption).
verb
to blockto obstructto hinder
Examples
- 阻挡。Gāo shān zǔ dǎng le wǒ men de shì xiàn.The high mountains blocked our view.
- 阻挡。Fǎ lǜ bù néng zǔ dǎng zhèng yì de dào lái.The law cannot hinder the arrival of justice.
- 阻挡。Rèn hé kùn nan dōu wú fǎ zǔ dǎng wǒ men.No difficulty can stop us.
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