拦住

拦住 means to block or stop someone or something from moving forward. It often implies a physical or metaphorical obstruction, such as preventing a person from leaving or stopping an action from occurring.

The character 拦 (lán) originally meant to intercept or block, and 住 (zhù) means to stop or remain. Together, they form a verb that conveys the idea of preventing movement or progress, often through direct intervention.

拦住 is commonly used in daily conversations when describing efforts to prevent someone from going somewhere or doing something. It can also be used in more abstract contexts, such as blocking an idea or opinion from being expressed. In Chinese culture, this term is often associated with protection, control, or resistance.