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阻 - zǔ

impede, hinder, obstruct; oppose

impede, hinder, obstruct; oppose

How to read 阻

Click 阻 to hear Mandarin pronunciation. Use the example words before memorizing it in isolation.

Hanzi
Traditional
Pinyin
Englishimpede, hinder, obstruct; oppose
Radical hint

Short sentences you can say today

阻值 is a common expression. I can make a sentence with 阻力. Please read 阻吓 one more time.

Common words with this character

numerical value of electrical impedance
resistance; drag
to deter
to block; to clog

Mistake warning

Do not memorize 阻 only as an isolated symbol. Read it inside words like 阻值 and 阻力 first, then come back to the single-character pronunciation.

Original example sentence

I am learning the character 阻.