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妨碍
fáng'ài
to obstruct, hinder, or interfere with
他的行为妨碍了我们的工作。
His actions obstructed our work.
general
To obstruct, hinder, or interfere with someone or something, preventing them from functioning normally or proceeding as intended.
噪音会妨碍你的睡眠。
Noise will interfere with your sleep.
请不要妨碍交通。
Please do not obstruct traffic.
Commonly used to describe physical or metaphorical obstruction in everyday contexts.
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Common Usage
This word is frequently used in legal, social, and everyday contexts to describe interference.
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
In formal contexts, it can refer to legal obstruction, while in informal contexts, it often describes minor hindrances.
Word Origin
Composed of '妨' (to obstruct) and '碍' (to hinder), both characters convey the idea of interference.
Usage Notes
Often used in both formal and informal contexts to describe physical or metaphorical obstruction.
Word Breakdown
妨
to obstruct
root碍
to hinder
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