垘 (fú) - to block & to obstruct

垘Tone 2

fú ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

垘 · fú

to block;

to obstruct;

to clog;

also refers to an embankment or dam

to blockto obstructto clog

Usage highlights

to block upembankmentcloggedblockageobstructiondam up

Synonyms

  • 堵— to block up
  • 塞— to clog
  • 阻— to obstruct

Antonyms

  • 通— to clear; to unblock
  • 畅— smooth; unobstructed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The drain is clogged (排水口被垘住了).
  • They built an embankment to prevent flooding (他们建了垘堤防洪).
  • The pipe is blocked by mud (管道被泥垘了).

Collocations

  • to block up(垘住)
  • embankment(垘堤)
  • clogged(被垘)
  • blockage(垘塞)
  • obstruction(垘阻)
  • dam up(垘坝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 垘 is primarily used in technical or descriptive contexts related to obstruction and water control.
  • It appears in regional dialects and technical vocabulary rather than in common modern Standard Mandarin.
  • The character's composition with earth radical reflects its association with earthen structures like dams and embankments.

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