封锁

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Character Breakdown

Usage and Context

The word 封锁 (fēngsuǒ) primarily means to blockade or to seal off an area, often used in contexts such as military blockades, government-imposed lockdowns, or restrictions on information flow. It implies a complete or strict prevention of passage or communication.

Common Collocations

  • 封锁城市 (blockade a city): used when a city is completely sealed off, often for health or security reasons.
  • 封锁 (blockade roads): refers to blocking transportation routes, common in military or emergency contexts.
  • 网络封锁 (internet blockade): refers to restricting or censoring online information.

Nuances

Using 封锁 suggests a strong, often official or forceful action to prevent movement or communication. It is more formal and serious than simply 'blocking' and often implies legal or military authority.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse 封锁 with 封闭 (fēngbì), which means to close or shut but can be less strict or total. 封锁 implies a more comprehensive and enforced blockade.

Example Sentences

The government decided to blockade the city to prevent the spread of the

The enemy forces blockaded all roads leading to the front line.

The internet blockade caused a lot of information to be unable to spread.