闄 (yǎo) - To obstruct & to block

闄Tone 3

yǎo ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

嬿一

闄 · yǎo

To obstruct;

to block;

to cut off;

to intercept;

also used in ancient texts for a type of barrier or obstruction.

To obstructto blockto cut off

Usage highlights

To obstruct the wayTo intercept and cut offTo block the retreatBarrier or obstructionAncient defensive structure

Synonyms

  • 阻— to hinder; to block
  • 拦— to obstruct; to bar
  • 截— to intercept; to cut off

Antonyms

  • 通— to open; to clear; to pass through
  • 放— to release; to let go

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The troops blocked the enemy's retreat (闄其退路).
  • Ancient fortifications were designed to intercept invaders (闄截).
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese (闄 is archaic).

Collocations

  • To obstruct the way(闄路)
  • To intercept and cut off(闄截)
  • To block the retreat(闄其退路)
  • Barrier or obstruction(闄障)
  • Ancient defensive structure(闄塞)

Idioms

  • No common idioms found for this rare character

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears primarily in classical Chinese texts and military contexts.
  • It represents the concept of interception or obstruction, often in strategic military situations.
  • The character is considered archaic and is rarely used in contemporary Chinese.

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