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Expressing obstruction with 阻挠 (zǔnáo)
Actions & Events
Negation
Structure
Subject + 阻挠 + Object
Explanation
The verb 阻挠 (zǔnáo) means "to obstruct" or "to hinder," and is used when someone deliberately blocks or impedes progress or action. It carries a stronger negative connotation than simpler words like 阻止, implying intentional interference. It is commonly used in formal or political contexts.
Examples
他们一直在阻挠调查工作的进行。
Tāmen yīzhí zài zǔnáo diàochá gōngzuò de jìnxíng.
They have been obstructing the progress of the investigation.
别再阻挠我了，这件事我一定要做。
Bié zài zǔnáo wǒ le, zhè jiàn shì wǒ yīdìng yào zuò.
Stop obstructing me; I'm determined to do this.
反对派试图阻挠新法案的通过。
Fǎnduìpài shìtú zǔnáo xīn fǎ'àn de tōngguò.
The opposition tried to obstruct the passage of the new bill.