Definition
封锁 (fēng suǒ) means to blockade, seal off, or lock down — it implies a forced restriction of movement or access, often by authorities (military, police, government). It is stronger and more official than 封闭 (fēng bì), which simply means to close or seal off an area (e.g., for repairs). 锁 (suǒ) is about locking a lock, not blockading an area.
verb
to blockadeto seal offto lock down
Examples
- ，封锁。Yìqíng shíqī, zhèngfǔ juédìng fēng suǒ zhěnggè shèqū.During the pandemic, the government decided to lock down the entire community.
- 封锁，。Jūnduì fēng suǒ le biānjìng, fángzhǐ zǒusī.The army blockaded the border to prevent smuggling.
- 封锁，。Jǐngchá fēng suǒ le fànzuì xiànchǎng, bú ràng rènhé rén jìnrù.The police sealed off the crime scene, not allowing anyone to enter.
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