zo2 gaai1阻街

Jyutpingzo2 gaai1

Yalejó gāai

動詞

Definition

To block or obstruct a street, impeding pedestrians or traffic.

colloquialplacesdaily actions

How it's used

Primarily used to describe physical objects or people that impede the flow of pedestrians or vehicles. It carries a slightly accusatory or annoyed tone, as it implies the obstruction is unnecessary or inconsiderate. While it can refer to formal traffic congestion, it is more commonly used for smaller, localized obstacles like parked carts, street vendors, or groups of people loitering.

Examples

nei5你baai2擺saai3晒di1啲fo3貨喺hai2門mun4口，hau2好hou2阻zo2街㗎。

You put all your goods at the entrance, it really blocks the way.

keoi5佢dei6哋kei5企喺hai2路lou6中zung1心sam1傾king1偈，gai2係hai6咪mai6想soeng2阻zo2街gaai1呀？

They are standing in the middle of the road chatting, are they trying to block the way?

Common phrases

zo2阻gaai1街siu2小faan2販

street-obstructing hawker

Common mistake

Do not use this to describe abstract delays or metaphorical obstacles. It is strictly for physical space being occupied in a way that prevents movement.