从中作梗 — “To deliberately create difficulties or obstructions”
从中作梗 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to deliberately create difficulties or obstructions”. To put a spoke in one's wheel. Literally, “Create obstruction from within”.
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从中作梗 Pronunciation and Pinyin
从中作梗 Character Breakdown
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我们原本计划得很顺利，没想到他突然从中作梗，让整个项目停滞不前。
Our plan was going smoothly, but unexpectedly he suddenly created difficulties, bringing the entire project to a standstill.
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Synonyms of 从中作梗
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What does 从中作梗 mean?
从中作梗 (cóng zhōng zuò gěng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to deliberately create difficulties or obstructions”.
How do you pronounce 从中作梗?
从中作梗 is pronounced cóng zhōng zuò gěng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 从中作梗 literally mean?
Literally, 从中作梗 means “Create obstruction from within”. It is used to mean “to deliberately create difficulties or obstructions”.
What is the Chinese definition of 从中作梗?
梗：阻塞，妨碍。在事情进行中，设置障碍，故意为难。