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7-9

barrier

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

ge2he2 géhé

Meaning


Primary

barrier

Alternatives

barriers, misunderstanding, estrangement

Mnemonic


A 隔阂 barrier is a figurative gap which 隔 separates two parties and 阂 obstructs their ability to effectively communicate and get along.

Usage


语言 的 差异 可能 造成 隔阂。

Language differences can create barriers.

代沟 是 一 种 常见 的 隔阂。

A generation gap is a common type of barrier.

他 试图 打破 与 同事 的 隔阂。

He tried to break the barrier with his colleagues.

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