English–Chinese
“seal off” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinfēng suǒ
Example
警方封锁了那条街。jǐng fāng fēng suǒ le nà tiáo jiē
The police sealed off that street.
How to say “seal off” in Chinese
“Seal off” in Chinese is 封锁 (fēng suǒ).
A deliberate barrier shuts a route or channel and stops people, goods, or information from passing through.
Example sentences with 封锁
为阻止病毒扩散，政府临时封锁了与邻国的边境。wèi zú zhǐ bìng dú kuò sàn zhèng fǔ lín shí fēng suǒ le yǔ lín guó de biān jìng
To prevent the virus from spreading, the government temporarily sealed off its border with the neighboring country.
Tips for using 封锁
- English speakers may associate "seal off" mainly with a road or building, but 封锁 (fēngsuǒ, "seal off") also describes stopping online access or the spread of information.