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塞 has 3 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
to plug; to stop up; to stuff in; (bound form) a stopper
(bound form) strategic stronghold
(bound form) to block; to obstruct
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stronghold
frontier fortress
to slip sb sth
traffic jam
piston
cork
airlock
to stuff full
Notice where 塞 sits in each complete thought.
Traffic downtown is all backed up.
Source: Tatoeba #801311 · CC BY 2.0 FRThe piston does not come into contact with the cylinder cover.
Source: Tatoeba #1582772 · CC BY 2.0 FRI was delayed by a traffic jam.
Source: Tatoeba #887805 · CC BY 2.0 FRAll big cities have traffic problems.
Source: Tatoeba #10488765 · CC BY 2.0 FRYes, I am He Sai. And you?
Source: Tatoeba #6057691 · CC BY 2.0 FRPut the money in my pocket.
Source: Tatoeba #1366207 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.