Definition
作梗 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to obstruct' or 'to create difficulties'. You can split it to insert a measure word or modifier between 作 and 梗, e.g., 作了一次梗 ('created difficulties once'). The person or thing being obstructed is usually introduced with 给 or 对. This word is often used in formal or written contexts.
v.o.
to obstructto create difficulties
Examples
- ，。Tā gěi wǒ zuō le yí cì gěng, ràng wǒ de jìhuà shībài le.He created difficulties for me once, causing my plan to fail.
- 作梗，。Tā zǒng shì zài bèihòu zuō, zhēn ràng rén tǎoyàn.He's always obstructing behind the scenes — really annoying.
- ，作梗。Zhè jiàn shì zhī suǒyǐ méi chénggōng, jiù shì yīnwèi yǒu rén cóngzhōng zuō.This matter didn't succeed precisely because someone obstructed it from within.
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