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锁

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The word "封锁" is formed by combining the character "封", meaning to seal or close, with the character "锁", meaning to lock or fasten; together, they create a compound word that denotes the action of sealing off or blockading, such as preventing entry or exit, through the combined concepts of sealing and locking.

Example Sentences Hide

道路被封锁了。

Dàolù bèi fēngsuǒ le.

The road has been blocked.

政府封锁了疫情严重的区域。

Zhèngfǔ fēngsuǒ le yìqíng yánzhòng de qūyù.

The government封锁 (locked down) the area with a severe疫情 (epidemic situation).

军队实施了海空封锁。

Jūnduì shíshī le hǎi kōng fēngsuǒ.

The military implemented a naval and aerial blockade.

这条消息遭到了新闻封锁。

Zhè tiáo xiāoxi zāodào le xīnwén fēngsuǒ.

This piece of news encountered a news blackout.

经济封锁给该国造成了巨大困难。

Jīngjì fēngsuǒ gěi gāi guó zàochéng le jùdà kùnnan.

The economic blockade caused great difficulties for that country.

Word Definition - 封锁

fēng suǒ to blockade; to seal off; to lock down

Individual Character Details

封 fēng, fēng
锁 suǒ, suǒ