险阻

險阻

xiǎnzǔ

noun #34,203

Meanings

1 danger and difficulty
2 obstacles
3 hardship
4 perilous and obstructed (path)

Characters

to block; obstacle

Examples

我们克服了重重险阻，终于到达山顶。

Wǒmen kèfúle chóngchóng xiǎnzǔ, zhōngyú dàodá shāndǐng.

We overcame layer upon layer of obstacles and finally reached the summit.

前进的道路上充满险阻。

Qiánjìn de dàolù shàng chōngmǎn xiǎnzǔ.

The road ahead is full of dangers and obstacles.

Tips

usage

Often paired in the set phrase 艰难险阻 (jiānnán xiǎnzǔ, 'hardships and obstacles') — a classic four-character collocation for grand challenges, common in formal speeches and journalism.

Stroke Order

险 xiǎn

阻 zǔ