劝阻 (quàn zǔ): Dissuade / discourage (Verb) — Meaning & Stroke Order

Mom advised me not to eat too much candy.

In the face of his stubbornness, any attempt to dissuade him seems futile.

The doctor patiently discouraged the patient, advising him to adopt a healthier lifestyle.

The teacher advised the students not to cram for the exam at the last minute.

Although we dissuaded him many times, he not only didn't listen but instead accelerated his course of action.