罣 (guà) - To hinder & to obstruct

罣Tone 4

guà ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

罣 · guà

To hinder;

to obstruct;

to be entangled or caught up in;

to worry or be anxious about;

also refers to a snare or trap.

To hinderto obstructto be entangled or caught up in

Usage highlights

To hinder and obstructWorries and anxietiesTo be entangled and obstructedTo be caught in a snareTo worry aboutFree from obstruction

Synonyms

  • 碍— to hinder; to obstruct
  • 阻— to block; to obstruct
  • 绊— to trip; to entangle
  • 缠— to entangle; to wrap

Antonyms

  • 通— unobstructed; clear
  • 畅— smooth; unimpeded
  • 顺— smooth; favorable

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is troubled by trivial matters (为小事罣碍).
  • The kite got caught in the tree (风筝罣在树上).
  • She is free from worldly attachments (无罣无碍).
  • His mind is burdened with worries (心中罣虑).

Collocations

  • To hinder and obstruct(罣碍)
  • Worries and anxieties(罣虑)
  • To be entangled and obstructed(罣滞)
  • To be caught in a snare(罣网)
  • To worry about(罣念)
  • Free from obstruction(无罣)

Idioms

  • Free from all obstructions(无罣无碍)
  • Mind without attachments(心无罣碍)
  • Entangled in worldly affairs(世事罣碍)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally derived from the concept of nets and snares, representing entanglement.
  • In Buddhist context, often used to describe mental obstructions and attachments that hinder enlightenment.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing both physical entanglement and psychological burden.

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