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阻碍工作

zǔ ài gōngzuò
verb phrase★Intermediate💡 obstruct work
formal

To hinder or impede the progress of work.

不合理的规章制度阻碍工作效率。

Unreasonable regulations hinder work efficiency.

技术故障阻碍了项目的推进。

Technical failures obstructed the project's progress.

💡

Often used in professional or administrative contexts to describe systemic or structural barriers.

Collocations

阻碍工作进展hinder work progress阻碍工作效率impede work efficiency阻碍工作流程block workflow

Synonyms

妨碍工作阻挠工作影响工作

Antonyms

促进工作推动工作提高效率

Related Phrases

工作效率phrase
work efficiency
工作流程phrase
workflow

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

Use '阻碍工作' when describing systemic or structural barriers (e.g., policies, bureaucracy). For personal or interpersonal issues, consider '妨碍' (to hinder) or '影响' (to affect).

⚡Gold Rule

Formal Tone

This phrase is typically used in formal or written contexts. For casual speech, alternatives like '耽误工作' (delay work) or '拖慢工作' (slow down work) may be more appropriate.

📖Word Origin

阻碍 (zǔ'ài) means 'to hinder' or 'to obstruct', composed of 阻 (to block) and 碍 (to hinder). 工作 (gōngzuò) means 'work' or 'job'. The phrase combines these to describe the act of impeding work.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in formal or professional contexts, such as policy discussions, workplace complaints, or technical reports. Avoid using in casual conversations unless referring to bureaucratic or systemic issues.

Word Breakdown

阻
to block or obstruct
root
+
碍
to hinder or impede
root
+
工作
work or job
root
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