阻止 Traditional form: 阻止 Pinyin (reading): zǔzhǐ Definitions: to prevent to block Characters: 阻 - to hinder, to impede; to obstruct, to oppose 止 - to stop, to halt; to detain; to desist Traditional characters: 阻 - to hinder, to impede; to obstruct, to oppose 止 - to stop, to halt; to detain; to desist