駤 (zhì) - Obstruct & stubborn

駤Tone 4

zhì ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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駤 · zhì

Obstruct;

stubborn;

difficult to move forward;

to hinder progress.

Obstructstubborndifficult to move forward

Usage highlights

obstruct progressstubborn obstructionhinder movementdifficult to advanceblock the waystubborn and unyielding

Synonyms

  • 阻— hinder, obstruct
  • 碍— obstruct, hinder
  • 滞— stagnate, block

Antonyms

  • 通— unobstructed, open
  • 顺— smooth, favorable
  • 畅— smooth, unimpeded

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The project was obstructed by bureaucracy (项目被官僚主义所駤).
  • His stubborn attitude hindered the discussion (他固执的态度駤了讨论).
  • The traffic jam obstructed our progress (交通堵塞駤了我们前进).

Collocations

  • obstruct progress(駤进)
  • stubborn obstruction(駤阻)
  • hinder movement(駤行)
  • difficult to advance(駤难)
  • block the way(駤路)
  • stubborn and unyielding(駤顽)

Idioms

  • Stubbornly obstructive(駤顽不化)
  • Difficult to advance(駤难而行)
  • Blocking the path forward(駤前之路)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts.
  • Often used to describe stubborn resistance or obstruction in philosophical contexts.
  • The horse radical (馬) suggests a connection to stubborn or difficult-to-control horses.

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