Definition
堵住 is a resultative verb compound: 堵 (to block) + 住 (resultative complement indicating a secure or completed state). It means to physically block something so that nothing can pass — a hole, a road, a pipe, etc. Unlike general 'block' words like 阻挡, 堵住 emphasizes the action is successfully completed and the blockage is in place.
r.v.
to block upto clogto stop up (physically obstructing with a barrier or buildup)
Examples
- 堵住。Qǐng bǎ lòu shuǐ de dìfang dǔ zhù.Please block up the place that's leaking.
- 堵住，。Xiàshuǐdào dǔ zhù le, shuǐ dōu liú bù chūqù.The drain is blocked, and water can't flow out.
- 堵住。Shīgōng duì yòng shādài dǔ zhù le nà tiáo lù.The construction team blocked that road with sandbags.
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