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Pronunciation / Transliteration: zhàng'ài
"新的围栏作为障碍。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A physical structure that prevents passage or access.
"The construction of the new fence served as a barrier to keep the wildlife out." - 2
An obstacle to progress or achievement.
"Language can be a barrier to effective communication in a multicultural environment."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'barrier' originates from the Middle French term 'barrière', which itself comes from 'barre', meaning 'bar' or 'obstacle'. The term evolved in the late 14th century, reflecting the concept of a physical or metaphorical obstruction.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Barrier" is said worldwide
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barrière
Transliteration: ba-ree-air
"La construction de la nouvelle clôture a servi de barrière."
Barriere
Transliteration: ba-ree-eh-reh
"Die neue Mauer dient als Barriere."
barriera
Transliteration: bar-ree-air-ah
"La nuova recinzione funge da barriera."
barrera
Transliteration: ba-rre-ra
"La nueva cerca sirve como barrera."
barreira
Transliteration: ba-ray-ra
"A nova cerca serve como barreira."
बाधा
Transliteration: bādha
"नई बाड़ एक बाधा के रूप में कार्य करती है।"
障碍
Transliteration: zhàng'ài
"新的围栏作为障碍。"
장벽
Transliteration: jangbyeok
"새 울타리는 장벽 역할을 합니다."
障壁
Transliteration: shōheki
"新しいフェンスは障壁として機能します。"
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