妨碍

fáng ài

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Common

Definitions

1. to hinder
2. to obstruct

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Word relationships

Antonyms

2 items

促进

cù jìn

to promote (an idea or cause)

促进 means to promote or facilitate, opposite of hindering.

帮助

bāng zhù

assistance

帮助 means to help, as opposed to obstruct.

Synonyms

1 item

妨害

fáng hài

to jeopardize

Similar in meaning, 妨害 is more formal and implies damage or harm, whereas 妨碍 is about hindrance.

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Learners may confuse 妨碍 (fáng'ài) with 防止 (fángzhǐ). 防止 means to prevent, while 妨碍 means to hinder. E.g., 防止事故 (prevent accidents), not 妨碍事故.

Example Sentences

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请不要妨碍他人工作。

Please do not hinder others' work.

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Words Containing 妨碍

妨碍球

fáng ài qiú

stymie (golf)

Child Words of 妨碍

to hinder