COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 阻 is built
Traditional etymology note: 阝 (place) suggests the meaning, while 且 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 阻 (zǔ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to hinder
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zǔ
阻
to hinder
Common words
zǔ zhǐ
阻止
to prevent; to block
zǔ ài
阻碍
to obstruct; to hinder; to block; obstruction
zǔ dǎng
阻挡
to stop; to resist; to obstruct
quàn zǔ
劝阻
to advise against; to dissuade
zǔ lán
阻拦
to stop; to obstruct
zǔ lì
阻力
resistance; drag
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
阻
阻
阻
阻
阻
阻
阻
阻
LEARNING TIP
Remember 阻
Say “zǔ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 阻
Common words and phrases
zǔ zhǐ
to prevent; to block
zǔ ài
to obstruct; to hinder; to block; obstruction
zǔ dǎng
to stop; to resist; to obstruct
quàn zǔ
to advise against; to dissuade
zǔ lán
to stop; to obstruct
zǔ lì
resistance; drag
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“阻”。
Zhège zì shì “zǔ”.
This character is “阻”.
我正在学习“阻”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zǔ” zì.
I am learning the character “阻”.
请写一遍“阻”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zǔ”.
Please write “阻” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 阻?
阻 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 阻 (zǔ) mean?
阻 (zǔ) means to hinder.
What is the radical of 阻?
The radical of 阻 is 阝, associated with Not yet classified.