硋 (ài) - Obstruct & hinder

硋Tone 4

ài ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

安

硋 · ài

Obstruct;

hinder;

block;

impede;

an obstacle or barrier.

Obstructhinderblock

Usage highlights

Obstruct the roadWithout obstructionHinder developmentImpede movementRemove obstaclesCreate barriers

Synonyms

  • 碍— hinder; obstruct; impede
  • 阻— block; obstruct; hinder
  • 障— obstruct; block; barrier

Antonyms

  • 通— through; open; unimpeded
  • 畅— smooth; unimpeded; fluent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fallen rocks obstructed the road (硋路).
  • There are no obstacles to progress (无硋).
  • This regulation hinders development (硋发展).
  • The narrow passageway impeded movement (硋行动).

Collocations

  • Obstruct the road(硋路)
  • Without obstruction(无硋)
  • Hinder development(硋发展)
  • Impede movement(硋行动)
  • Remove obstacles(去硋)
  • Create barriers(设硋)

Idioms

  • Without any obstruction(无硋无碍)
  • Smooth and unimpeded(无硋畅通)
  • Remove obstacles and clear the way(去硋开路)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is relatively rare in modern usage, primarily appearing in classical or literary contexts.
  • Often used in Buddhist texts to describe spiritual obstacles or hindrances to enlightenment.
  • Shares semantic connection with the more common character 碍 (ài), which has the same meaning.

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