歫 (jù) - To stop & to prevent

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jù ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 止

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歫 · jù

To stop;

to prevent;

to obstruct;

to resist;

to refuse.

To stopto preventto obstruct

Usage highlights

To stop and preventTo obstruct and resistTo refuse to acceptTo block the wayTo hinder progressTo resist temptation

Synonyms

  • 拒— to refuse; to reject
  • 阻— to hinder; to block
  • 止— to stop; to halt

Antonyms

  • 允— to allow; to permit
  • 许— to permit; to allow
  • 通— to pass through; to allow passage

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He tried to prevent the accident (歫止事故).
  • The law prohibits such actions (法律歫止此类行为).
  • She refused to accept the bribe (她歫绝贿赂).

Collocations

  • To stop and prevent(歫止)
  • To obstruct and resist(歫抗)
  • To refuse to accept(歫绝)
  • To block the way(歫路)
  • To hinder progress(歫碍)
  • To resist temptation(歫诱惑)

Idioms

  • Firmly resist and refuse(坚歫不受)
  • Obstruct and hinder progress(歫碍前进)
  • Stop at nothing to prevent(力歫不止)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 歫 is an ancient character that appears in classical texts with meanings related to stopping and preventing.
  • In modern usage, it is largely replaced by 拒 and 阻 but retains its classical significance.

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