English–Chinese
“blockage” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyindǔ sè
Example
下水道的堵塞需要立即清理。xià shuǐ dào de dǔ sè xū yào lì jí qīng lǐ
The blockage in the sewer needs to be cleared immediately.
How to say “blockage” in Chinese
“Blockage” in Chinese is 堵塞 (dǔ sè).
Something fills or closes a passage, holding back whatever should move through it and causing a buildup or pause.
Example sentences with 堵塞
早高峰时段，市中心的交通堵塞十分严重。zǎo gāo fēng shí duàn shì zhōng xīn de jiāo tōng dǔ sè shí fēn yán zhòng
During morning rush hour, traffic congestion downtown is very severe.
Tips for using 堵塞
- A road setting makes the meaning about vehicles, while a pipe or drain setting makes it about a flow, so the surrounding noun often identifies the intended sense quickly.