chướng ngại

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The Vietnamese word "chướng ngại" is a noun that translates to "obstacle" or "hurdle" in English. It refers to something that prevents or makes it difficult to achieve a goal or complete a task.

Basic Meaning

• Chướng ngại: An obstacle or hurdle that you need to overcome.

Usage Instructions

You can use "chướng ngại" in sentences where you want to describe challenges or difficulties. It often appears in contexts related to competitions, personal goals, or any situation where there are barriers to success.

Example Sentences

1. Trong cuộc thi chạy, tôi đã nhảy qua các chướng ngại để về đích.
   (In the race, I jumped over the obstacles to reach the finish line.)

2. Chúng ta cần tìm cách vượt qua những chướng ngại trong dự án này.
   (We need to find ways to overcome the obstacles in this project.)

Advanced Usage

In a more abstract sense, "chướng ngại" can refer to emotional or psychological barriers that prevent someone from moving forward. For example, you might say: - Anh ấy đã phải đối mặt với nhiều chướng ngại trong cuộc đời mình.
(He has had to face many obstacles in his life.)

Word Variants

• Chướng ngại vật: This phrase means "obstacle" and is often used interchangeably with "chướng ngại."
• Vượt qua chướng ngại: This phrase means "to overcome obstacles."

Different Meanings

While "chướng ngại" primarily means "obstacle," it can also metaphorically refer to challenges in personal growth, education, or development.

Synonyms

• Trở ngại: This is another word for obstacle, which can be used similarly in many contexts.

Academic

noun

1. Obstacle, hurdle
   • nhảy qua các chướng ngại trong cuộc thi
     to clear all the hurdles in the race