zo2阻
Jyutpingzo2
Yalejó
Definition
To block, obstruct, hinder, or stop someone from doing something smoothly.
colloquialdaily actionspeople
How it's used
Often used in the reduplicated form 阻住 to emphasize the state of being an obstacle. It is extremely common to add the particle 晒 to indicate that the obstruction is affecting everyone or the entire space. It carries a slightly impatient tone when used to tell someone to move out of the way.
Examples
You are standing there blocking everything, move aside.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 阻 with 擋. While both mean to block, 阻 is more about hindering progress or occupying space, whereas 擋 specifically refers to physically shielding or intercepting something, like blocking a blow or a view.
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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.
