阻挡

阻擋

zǔdǎng

verb HSK 7-9 #6,752

Meanings

1 to block
2 to obstruct
3 to stand in the way of

Characters

to hinder; to block

to block; to obstruct

Examples

没有人能阻挡他的决心。

Méiyǒu rén néng zǔdǎng tā de juéxīn.

No one can stand in the way of his determination.

大雪阻挡了我们的去路。

Dàxuě zǔdǎng le wǒmen de qùlù.

Heavy snow blocked our way.

Tips

usage

阻挡 emphasizes physically blocking or standing in the way. Compare with 阻止 (to prevent/stop someone from doing something) which focuses on preventing an action.

Stroke Order

阻 zǔ

挡 dǎng