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AI Study Notes for 阻碍
阻止 (zǔ zhǐ) - use 阻碍 when referring to hindering progress generally, while 阻止 is more about stopping something from happening.
Common mistakes include confusing 阻碍 with similar verbs like 妨碍 (fáng ài), which has a slightly different nuance of interference. It's generally used in a neutral or formal context, so be cautious using it in casual conversations.
As an HSK 6 word, 阻碍 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to challenges and obstacles, such as 困难 (kùn nán, difficulty) and 挑战 (tiǎo zhàn, challenge). Focus on using it in complex sentences to express nuanced ideas.
Learners often misuse 阻碍 in casual contexts, where more straightforward words like 拦 (lán, to stop) might be more suitable. For example, saying '我阻碍了他的路' (I obstructed his way) sounds awkward; a better phrase would be '我挡住了他的路' (I blocked his way).
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How to say to obstruct in Chinese
“to obstruct” in Chinese is阻碍
阻碍 (zǔ ài) means to obstruct or hinder progress or movement. It is commonly used in both physical contexts, such as blocking a path, and abstract contexts, such as hindering someone's plans or ambitions.
When to use 阻碍
Common mistakes include confusing 阻碍 with similar verbs like 妨碍 (fáng ài), which has a slightly different nuance of interference. It's generally used in a neutral or formal context, so be cautious using it in casual conversations.
阻碍 or something close to it
阻止 (zǔ zhǐ) - use 阻碍 when referring to hindering progress generally, while 阻止 is more about stopping something from happening.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 阻碍 in casual contexts, where more straightforward words like 拦 (lán, to stop) might be more suitable. For example, saying '我阻碍了他的路' (I obstructed his way) sounds awkward; a better phrase would be '我挡住了他的路' (I blocked his way).
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Grammar Patterns of 阻碍
阻碍 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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该国的经济困境____了其科研机构的工作进展。
The country's economic plight is strangling its scientific institutions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 阻碍
Yes, 阻碍 can refer to both physical obstructions, like a blocked road, and abstract hindrances, such as emotional or social barriers.
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