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    Expressing "obstruct" or "hinder" with 妨碍 (fáng'ài)

    Actions & Events
    Negation

    Structure

    Subject + 妨碍 + Object

    Explanation

    The verb 妨碍 (fáng'ài) means "to obstruct," "to hinder," or "to impede," and is used when something or someone prevents normal progress or functioning. It frequently appears in legal and formal contexts, such as 妨碍司法 meaning "to obstruct justice." The word carries a strong sense of interference or disruption.

    Examples

    • 噪音严重妨碍了我的工作。

      Zàoyīn yánzhòng fáng'ài le wǒ de gōngzuò.

      The noise seriously hindered my work.

    • 请不要妨碍其他乘客上下车。

      Qǐng bú yào fáng'ài qítā chéngkè shàng xià chē.

      Please do not obstruct other passengers from getting on and off.

    • 恶劣天气妨碍了救援行动的进行。

      Èliè tiānqì fáng'ài le jiùyuán xíngdòng de jìnxíng.

      Severe weather hindered the progress of the rescue operation.

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