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克制

kè zhì
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. to restrain
  2. 2. to control
  3. 3. restraint
  4. 4. self-control

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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纵容
zòng róng

to indulge

克制 means to restrain, while 纵容 means to indulge or be permissive, often towards others' behavior.

Related words

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自制
zì zhì

to maintain self-control

自制 is the noun form meaning self-control, closely related to the concept of 克制.

Synonyms

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抑制
yì zhì

to inhibit

Both mean to restrain or control, but 克制 is more about self-restraint of emotions or desires, while 抑制 can also refer to inhibiting physiological or external processes.
约束
yuē shù

to restrict

约束 emphasizes binding or restricting behavior by rules or discipline, often used in moral or social contexts.

Usage notes

Common mistakes

克制 is typically used for controlling one's own emotions, desires, or actions, not for controlling other people or physical objects. Using it to mean physically holding something back is a common error.

Example Sentences

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他努力 克制 自己的情绪。
He tries hard to restrain his emotions.

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Words Containing 克制

保持克制
bǎo chí kè zhì

to exercise restraint

Child Words of 克制

克
kè

to be able to

制
zhì

to manufacture