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resistance

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

zu3li4 • zǔlì

Meaning


Primary

resistance

Mnemonic


阻力 Resistance refers to a 力 power that partially 阻 blocks something from moving in a certain direction.

Usage


船 会 在 水 中 受到 阻力。

Boats experience resistance in the water.

自行车 在 上坡 时 会 遇到 很大 的 阻力。

A bicycle encounters a lot of resistance when going uphill.

新 政策 遇到 了 不少 阻力。

The new policy encountered considerable resistance.