克制

kè zhì

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

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

Word relationships

Antonyms

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

Related words

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• 自制 zì zhì 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.: to maintain self-control

Synonyms

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• 抑制 yì zhì 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.: to inhibit
• 约束 yuē shù 约束 yuē shù to restrict 约束 emphasizes binding or restricting behavior by rules or discipline, often used in moral or social contexts.: to restrict

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 保持克制 bǎo chí kè zhì: to exercise restraint

Child Words of 克制

• 克 克 kè: to be able to
• 制 制 zhì: to manufacture