zaap6 zyu6閘住闸住
Jyutpingzaap6 zyu6
Yalejaahp jyuh
Definition
To block someone's way or exit.
colloquialdaily actionsplaces
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical act of obstructing a passage or exit, often implying that someone or something is preventing movement through a threshold. It carries a sense of frustration or annoyance, as it is frequently used when someone is inconvenienced by an obstacle. Unlike general words for blocking, this term is almost exclusively used for doorways, gates, or narrow paths.
Examples
Why are you blocking the doorway?
The car is blocking everything, how am I supposed to leave?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this for abstract concepts like blocking a schedule or blocking a person on social media. It is strictly for physical spatial obstruction.
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