Definition

1. Noun:
   • Obstacle: A physical object, situation, or condition that blocks the way forward or makes progress difficult.
   • Hurdle: A barrier or difficulty that must be overcome, often in the context of a challenge or competition.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Con đường phía trước có nhiều chướng ngại. (The road ahead has many obstacles.)
  • Cô ấy đã vượt qua mọi chướng ngại để thành công. (She overcame every obstacle to succeed.)
  • Vận động viên nhảy qua chướng ngại cuối cùng. (The athlete jumped over the final hurdle.)

Advanced Usage

• "chướng ngại vật": This is a more specific term for a physical obstacle, often used in sports, races, or military contexts.
  • Đường chạy vượt chướng ngại vật rất khó. (The obstacle course run is very difficult.)

Variants and Related Words

• Vật chướng ngại (n): A synonym for a physical obstacle or impediment.
  • Dọn dẹp vật chướng ngại trên đường. (Clear the obstacles from the road.)

Synonyms

• Barrier: A fence or other obstacle that blocks movement.
• Impediment: Something that hinders progress.
• Difficulty: A problem or thing that is hard to deal with.

Related Idioms

• Vượt chướng ngại: To overcome obstacles.
  • Tinh thần vượt chướng ngại rất đáng khâm phục. (The spirit of overcoming obstacles is admirable.)

noun

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