厔 (zhì) - To stop & to obstruct

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zhì ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 厂

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厔 · zhì

To stop;

to obstruct;

to hinder;

also used in place names.

To stopto obstructto hinder

Usage highlights

Zhouzhi Countyto obstructto stophindranceblockage

Synonyms

  • 止— to stop
  • 阻— to obstruct
  • 碍— to hinder

Antonyms

  • 通— to go through; unobstructed
  • 行— to go; to proceed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character appears in the place name Zhouzhi County (周至县) in Shaanxi province.
  • The meaning relates to obstruction (阻碍).
  • In classical texts, it can mean to stop or block (停止).

Collocations

  • Zhouzhi County(周至县)
  • to obstruct(厔碍)
  • to stop(厔止)
  • hindrance(厔阻)
  • blockage(厔塞)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily known today as a character used in geographical names, especially Zhouzhi County in Shaanxi.
  • In classical Chinese, it carried meanings related to obstruction and stopping.

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