窒 (zhì) — (bound form) to block, to obstruct, to suffocate

Definition

窒 is a literary bound form (b.f.) meaning 'to block' or 'to obstruct'. It cannot be used alone as a verb; instead, it appears as the first element in compound words, most commonly 窒息 (zhìxī, 'to suffocate, suffocation') and 窒塞 (zhìsè, 'to block up, congest'). Learners at this level should recognize it in formal or medical contexts.

b.f.

(bound form) to blockto obstructto suffocate

Examples

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zhìxī kěnéng wēijí shēngmìng.
Suffocation can endanger life.
窒。
Guǎndào zhìsè dǎozhì páishuǐ bú chàng.
The pipe blockage causes poor drainage.
窒。
Nà zhǒng qìfēn ràng rén gǎndào zhìyì.
That atmosphere makes people feel stifled.

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