阻挡

zǔ dǎng

HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to stop
2. to resist
3. to obstruct

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Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item

推进

tuī jìn

to impel

Push forward or advance, opposite of obstruct.

Synonyms

3 items

阻止

zǔ zhǐ

to prevent

Stop an action or event from happening.

妨碍

fáng ài

to hinder

Hinder or impede movement or progress.

抵挡

dǐ dǎng

to resist

Withstand or resist an attack or influence.

Usage notes

Common mistakes

阻挡 is for physically blocking movement, not for stopping an abstract action like a plan; use 阻止 for that.

Formality

阻挡 is neutral in formality but sounds direct; in polite requests use softer terms like 阻碍.

Example Sentences

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这扇门阻挡了他们的去路。

This door blocked their way.

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Child Words of 阻挡

挡

dǎng