sau6 zo2受阻
Jyutpingsau6 zo2
Yalesauh jó
Definition
To be blocked, obstructed, hindered, or disrupted.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or written contexts, such as news reports, traffic announcements, or official updates. In casual daily speech, native speakers are much more likely to use phrases like 塞住 or 俾人阻住 to describe the same situation.
Examples
The road is blocked, we need to take a detour.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual conversation with friends, as it sounds overly stiff and bureaucratic. Use 塞住 for physical blockages or 阻住 for general interference instead.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
