阻力 zǔlì resistance
resistance; drag
How to remember 阻力: 阻 to hinder + 力 power = resistance.
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How it is used
- Resistance - both physical drag and figurative opposition - 空气阻力 (kōngqì zǔlì) air resistance; 改革的阻力 resistance to reform.
- The figurative sense (obstacles, pushback to a plan) is very common; pairs with 遇到阻力, 排除阻力.
- A noun; contrast the verbs 阻拦/阻挠 (to actively block). 阻力 is the force/hindrance itself.