zo2 gaak3阻隔
Jyutpingzo2 gaak3
Yalejó gaak
Definition
To block and separate; to cut off contact or communication between people or things due to an obstacle.
neutralother
How it's used
Focuses on the physical or abstract barrier that prevents connection or flow between two points. It is often used in contexts involving communication, physical space, or even emotional distance. Unlike simpler words for blocking, this implies a lasting state of being kept apart.
Examples
This wall blocks our view.
Why do you have to block me from contacting him?
Related words
Common phrases
completely separated
Common mistake
Avoid using this for simple physical obstruction like blocking a doorway, where 擋住 is much more natural. Use this primarily when describing a sustained separation or the severing of a connection.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
