此路不通

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cǐlùbùtōng ㄘˇ ㄌㄨˋ ㄅㄨˋ ㄊㄨㄥ

- this road is blocked
- fig. This method does not work.
- Doing this is no good.

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Idiom惯用语 · In everyday use

Literally: this road does not go through
Meaning: This approach or method will not work. Used of plans or tactics that are stuck.

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