How to Write 阻
The character 阻 (zǔ) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 阝 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
阻 is pronounced zǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means to block; to hinder.
As an HSK Level 4 character, 阻 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 阻
阻止
zǔ zhǐ
to prevent; to stop
阻碍
zǔ ài
to hinder; to obstruct
阻力
zǔ lì
resistance; drag
Example Sentences
没人能阻止他离开。
méi rén néng zǔ zhǐ tā lí kāi
No one can stop him from leaving.
困难阻碍了进步。
kùn nán zǔ ài le jìn bù
Difficulties hindered progress.
这里的阻力很大。
zhè lǐ de zǔ lì hěn dà
The resistance here is very great.
Practice Writing 阻 (zǔ)
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