zo2 lik6阻力
Jyutpingzo2 lik6
Yalejó lihk
Definition
Resistance, drag, or obstruction that hinders progress, movement, or development.
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How it's used
Focuses on the force that hinders progress or movement, often used in abstract contexts like project management or social change. It carries a sense of active opposition rather than just a passive obstacle. When discussing physical movement, it is frequently paired with scientific or technical descriptions.
Examples
There is a lot of resistance on this road, it is hard to walk.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe a physical object blocking a path, such as a box in the middle of a room; for that, use 障礙物 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.
