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barrier

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

ge2he2 géhé

Meaning


Primary

barrier

Alternatives

barriers, misunderstanding, estrangement

Mnemonic


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

Usage


語言 的 差異 可能 造成 隔閡。

Language differences can create barriers.

代溝 是 一 種 常見 的 隔閡。

A generation gap is a common type of barrier.

他 試圖 打破 與 同事 的 隔閡。

He tried to break the barrier with his colleagues.

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