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阻挡不了
zǔ dǎng bù liǎo
cannot be stopped
无论你怎么说，这股潮流都阻挡不了。
No matter what you say, this trend cannot be stopped.
formal
To be unable to prevent or halt something from happening.
科技的发展阻挡不了人类的好奇心。
The development of technology cannot stop human curiosity.
她的决心阻挡不了时间的流逝。
Her determination cannot stop the passage of time.
Often used to emphasize the inevitability of a situation or change.
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Pro Tip
Common Usage Context
Use '阻挡不了' when discussing trends, natural phenomena, or strong personal decisions that are beyond external control. It implies a sense of inevitability rather than active resistance.
Gold Rule
Structure Pattern
The phrase follows the structure [verb] + 不了. Other examples include '吃不了' (cannot finish eating) or '做不了' (cannot do).
Word Origin
The phrase combines '阻挡' (zǔ dǎng, to block/obstruct) and '不了' (bù liǎo, cannot). '不了' is a common structure in Chinese to express inability to complete an action, often used in negative constructions.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese to describe situations where an external force or inherent inevitability makes stopping something impossible. It carries a slightly formal tone but is widely understood.
Word Breakdown
阻挡
to block or obstruct
verb不了
cannot (complete the action)
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