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    Referring to resistance with 阻力 (zǔlì)

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    Explanation

    阻力 (zǔlì) is a noun meaning "resistance," "drag," or "obstruction." It can refer to physical resistance such as air resistance in physics, or figurative resistance such as opposition to a plan or policy. It combines 阻 (to hinder) with 力 (force).

    Examples

    • 这项改革遇到了很大的阻力。

      Zhè xiàng gǎigé yùdào le hěn dà de zǔlì.

      This reform has encountered great resistance.

    • 空气阻力会影响汽车的行驶速度。

      Kōngqì zǔlì huì yǐngxiǎng qìchē de xíngshǐ sùdù.

      Air resistance affects the driving speed of a car.

    • 尽管面临不少阻力，他还是坚持推进了计划。

      Jǐnguǎn miànlín bù shǎo zǔlì, tā háishi jiānchí tuījìn le jìhuà.

      Despite facing considerable resistance, he still pushed the plan forward.

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