庢 (zhì) - To obstruct & to block

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zhì ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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庢 · zhì

To obstruct;

to block;

to hinder movement or progress.

To obstructto blockto hinder movement or progress.

Usage highlights

To obstruct and blockTo hinder and obstructTo block and stopTo impede progressBlocking forceObstructing gate

Synonyms

  • 阻— to block; to hinder
  • 碍— to obstruct; to impede
  • 塞— to block up; to stop

Antonyms

  • 通— to open; to clear; to pass through
  • 畅— smooth; unimpeded

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fallen tree blocked the road (庢塞道路).
  • His stubbornness hindered the project's progress (庢碍项目进展).
  • The rock obstructed the river's flow (庢阻河流).

Collocations

  • To obstruct and block(庢塞)
  • To hinder and obstruct(庢碍)
  • To block and stop(庢止)
  • To impede progress(庢滞)
  • Blocking force(庢力)
  • Obstructing gate(庢门)

Idioms

  • Blocking all directions(四方庢塞)
  • Obstructing both coming and going(往来庢阻)
  • Hindering the smooth flow(通畅庢碍)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character appears in classical Chinese texts describing physical obstruction or hindrance.
  • It carries connotations of resistance and prevention in both literal and metaphorical contexts.
  • Rarely used in modern vernacular Chinese, primarily preserved in literary or specialized contexts.

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