HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
阻 — to obstruct
- Reading
- zǔ
- Meaning
- to obstruct; to block; to hinder
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
阻 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is zǔ and it means to obstruct; to block; to hinder. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
阻 appears in everyday chinese words such as 阻止 (prevent, stop), 阻挡 (stop, block, obstruct) and 阻碍 (hinder, obstruct).
Chinese words containing 阻
Frequently asked questions
What does 阻 mean in Chinese?
阻 means to obstruct; to block; to hinder in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 阻 read?
阻 is read zǔ. Reading it inside real words — 阻止 and 阻挡 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 阻 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 阻 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 阻 in a word?
A common word containing 阻 is 阻止 (zǔ zhǐ) — "prevent, stop". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 阻 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 阻 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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