Blocking or obstructing
The character 堵 means 'to block' or 'to obstruct' in these words.
堵 (dǔ): To block — Stroke Order & Writing Guide
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The character 堵 means 'to block' or 'to obstruct' in these words.
Real-world example sentences demonstrating how 堵 is used in context
Earth (土) used to block or seal (者) — to stop up or obstruct, like filling a gap with soil.
traffic jam
The traffic accident ahead has blocked the road.
There are often traffic jams on the way to work in the morning
The blocked water pipe needs to be repaired by someone
Please block the door to keep the wind out
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