劝阻 quànzǔ to advise against
to advise against; to dissuade
How to remember 劝阻: 劝 to recommend + 阻 to hinder = to advise against.
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How it is used
- To advise someone against doing something - 劝阻他不要冒险 (quànzǔ tā búyào màoxiǎn) dissuade him from taking the risk.
- Direction is negative: talking someone out of an action, contrast 劝告 (advise to do).
- Common in safety/rule contexts: 劝阻吸烟 discourage smoking.