东拦西阻 — “To block and obstruct from all directions”
东拦西阻 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to block and obstruct from all directions”. To try every means to hinder or impede. Literally, “Block in the east and hinder in the west”.
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东拦西阻 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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在项目推进的过程中，我们遇到了许多东拦西阻的困难，但最终都克服了。
During the project's advancement, we encountered many difficulties that tried to block and hinder us from all sides, but we eventually overcame them all.
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Open the tool →Questions about 东拦西阻
What does 东拦西阻 mean?
东拦西阻 (dōng lán xī zǔ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to block and obstruct from all directions”.
How do you pronounce 东拦西阻?
东拦西阻 is pronounced dōng lán xī zǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 东拦西阻 literally mean?
Literally, 东拦西阻 means “Block in the east and hinder in the west”. It is used to mean “to block and obstruct from all directions”.
What is the Chinese definition of 东拦西阻?
指极力阻拦。