阻断

阻斷

zǔduàn

verb #15,559

Meanings

1 to block
2 to obstruct
3 to intercept
4 to interdict

Characters

to hinder; to obstruct; to block

to break; to cut off; to sever

Examples

HSK 5

这种药物可以阻断病毒的传播。

Zhèzhǒng yàowù kěyǐ zǔduàn bìngdú de chuánbō.

This medication can block the spread of the virus.

HSK 7-9

我们必须阻断敌人的补给线。

Wǒmen bìxū zǔduàn dírén de bǔjǐxiàn.

We must cut off the enemy's supply line.

Tips

usage

Often used in medical/scientific contexts: 阻断传播 (block transmission), 母婴阻断 (prevention of mother-to-child transmission). Also used in military contexts for cutting supply lines.

Stroke Order

阻 zǔ

断 duàn