峺 (gěng) - To obstruct & to block

峺Tone 3

gěng ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

峺 · gěng

To obstruct;

to block;

to hinder;

a mountain ridge or obstacle.

To obstructto blockto hinder

Usage highlights

Obstruct the pathBlock progressMountain ridgeHinder developmentObstructionBlock the way

Synonyms

  • 阻— to obstruct; to hinder
  • 碍— to obstruct; to hinder
  • 挡— to block; to obstruct

Antonyms

  • 通— to pass through; unobstructed
  • 畅— smooth; unimpeded

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fallen rocks blocked the mountain path (峺住了山路).
  • Difficulties obstruct progress (困难峺住前进).
  • The mountain ridge separates the two valleys (山峺分隔两谷).

Collocations

  • Obstruct the path(峺路)
  • Block progress(峺住前进)
  • Mountain ridge(山峺)
  • Hinder development(峺碍发展)
  • Obstruction(峺碍物)
  • Block the way(峺住去路)

Idioms

  • Obstruct and hinder(峺碍不前)
  • Block the mountain path(峺山塞路)
  • Hinder progress(峺滞发展)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is relatively rare in modern usage, primarily found in classical or literary contexts.
  • The mountain radical (山) indicates its association with physical obstacles like ridges or barriers.
  • Often used metaphorically to describe hindrances or obstructions in various contexts.

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