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阻塞
zǔsè
Description
“阻塞”的意思是路或者管子被东西堵住了，东西不能顺利通过。
"阻塞" means that a road or pipe is blocked by something, preventing things from passing through smoothly.
我们常说交通阻塞，也可以说水管阻塞。
We often say traffic 阻塞, and we can also say water pipe 阻塞.
Meanings
阻塞zǔsè
to block up; to clog; to obstruct
车太多，路都阻塞了。
There are too many cars; the roads are all blocked.
阻塞zǔsè
blockage; obstruction; congestion
这里常常发生交通阻塞。
Traffic jams often happen here.
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Notes
- Etymology
阻 (block/hinder) + 塞 (stop up), two near-synonyms combined.
- Nuance
often formal or technical; everyday spoken speech prefers 堵 or 堵车.
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