zǔ'ài HSK5

obstruct

阻碍 (阻礙) zǔ'ài
obstruct verb
to hinder, block, or impede progress or movement

Bad weather hampered the rescue efforts.

hindrance noun
an obstacle or something that stands in the way of achievement

A lack of funds is the primary obstacle facing the project.

Frequency

Movie subtitles
8.91 per million appears in 4% of films
Written text
14.3 per million

Details

HSK 2.0
Level 6
HSK 3.0
Level 5

Sources

Definitions
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