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閡 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
閡héseparated, blocked; to prevent, to blockx, 14 strokes, radical 門
hé(he2) T2
  1. 1separated, blocked; to prevent, to block
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March 24, 2026

閡hé(he2)

The character 閡 (hé) means to be separated or blocked, often used in contexts where something is obstructed or prevented from passing through. It can refer to physical barriers, such as closed doors, or metaphorical ones, like emotional or social barriers.

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Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of barriers or separations can relate to both physical spaces, like homes and public places, and social dynamics, such as family ties or friendships that are strained.

Memory Tip

Imagine a pair of closed doors (the radical 門, meaning door) blocking your way. The sound 'hé' can be remembered by thinking of 'hey, let me through!'

Meanings of 閡

hé(he2)
1separated, blocked; to prevent, to block
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About 閡

閡Simplified
14Strokes
門Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 閡

Usage Notes

This character is relatively formal and may not be commonly used in spoken language. Be cautious with tone, as using it incorrectly can change the meaning. Common collocations include '阻閡' (to block) and '隔閡' (to separate).

HSK Study Tips

Although 閡 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your comprehension of words related to barriers and separation, especially when studying compounds. Focus on recognizing it in context and associating it with similar characters.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 閡 with similar characters, such as 隔 (gé, to separate). For example, saying '這個地方閡著' instead of '這個地方隔著' can lead to misunderstanding. Always choose the character that best fits the context.

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Pronunciation of 閡

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Etymology of 閡

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 门 represents the meaning and 亥 represents the sound. Simplified form of 閡.

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gate

Semantic (meaning)門
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Phonetic (sound)亥
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Case file: 閡

Phonosemantic compound. 门 represents the meaning and 亥 represents the sound. Simplified form of 閡.

  1. 1The meaning half門 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half亥 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaygate
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 閡?

Decomposition of 閡

IDS Structure⿵門亥
閡Full Character
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門men2
enclosing
亥hai4
inner
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Which of these is a component of 閡?

How to say separated, blocked; to prevent, to block in Chinese

“separated, blocked; to prevent, to block” in Chinese is閡hé

The character 閡 (hé) means to be separated or blocked, often used in contexts where something is obstructed or prevented from passing through. It can refer to physical barriers, such as closed doors, or metaphorical ones, like emotional or social barriers.

When to use 閡

This character is relatively formal and may not be commonly used in spoken language. Be cautious with tone, as using it incorrectly can change the meaning. Common collocations include '阻閡' (to block) and '隔閡' (to separate).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 閡 with similar characters, such as 隔 (gé, to separate). For example, saying '這個地方閡著' instead of '這個地方隔著' can lead to misunderstanding. Always choose the character that best fits the context.

Write 閡

閡

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Word Family of 閡

Words Containing This Character2
隔阂géhémisunderstanding隔閡
阂héobstruct閡
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Compound Meaning

What does 隔阂 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 閡

The pronunciation is 'hé', with a rising tone. Practice saying it with emphasis on the 'e' sound.

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