妨碍视线
block someone's view你站在那里会妨碍视线,请往旁边站一点。
Standing there will block the view; please move to the side a bit.
To obstruct or interfere with someone's line of sight, making it difficult for them to see clearly.
前排观众请勿妨碍后排观众的视线。
Front-row audience members, please don't obstruct the view for those behind you.
高大的树木妨碍了司机的视线,导致交通事故。
The tall trees obstructed the driver's view, leading to a traffic accident.
Commonly used in contexts involving public spaces, driving, or photography.
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Pro Tip
Common Contexts
This phrase is frequently used in public transportation (e.g., buses, trains), driving, photography, and event venues where visibility is important.
Gold Rule
Literal vs. Figurative
Always use '妨碍视线' literally to describe physical obstructions. Do not use it metaphorically (e.g., for emotional or abstract 'blocking').
Word Origin
The phrase combines '妨碍' (fáng'ài, meaning 'to hinder/obstruct') and '视线' (shìxiàn, meaning 'line of sight/view'). Both terms are native Chinese words with roots in classical Chinese.
Usage Notes
This phrase is literal and does not carry idiomatic meaning. It is often used in warnings or instructions to ensure visibility in shared spaces.