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堵塞
dǔsè
Description
堵塞的意思是路、管子或者别的地方被东西挡住了，不能通过。
堵塞 means that a road, pipe, or other place is blocked by something and cannot be passed through.
下班的时候，很多车让马路堵塞得很厉害。
During rush hour, many cars cause the road to be heavily 堵塞.
Meanings
堵塞dǔsè
to block up; to be jammed or clogged
下水管被垃圾堵塞了。
The drainpipe is clogged with garbage.
堵塞dǔsè
blockage; jam; obstruction
这次交通堵塞很严重。
The traffic jam is very severe this time.
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Notes
- Etymology
堵 (to block, dam up) + 塞 (to stuff, plug) — two near-synonyms combined.
- Nuance
堵塞 is more formal than the everyday 堵车 used for traffic.
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