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

这种药物可以阻断病毒的传播。

Zhè zhǒng yàowù kěyǐ zǔduàn bìngdú de chuánbō.

This medication can block the spread of the virus.

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