制约

zhì yuē

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

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Definitions

1. to restrict
2. condition

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 约束 yuē shù 约束 yuē shù to restrict 约束 means to restrain or bind, often in a disciplinary sense; 制约 is more about conditional limitations.: to restrict

Synonyms

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• 限制 xiàn zhì 限制 xiàn zhì to restrict Both mean to restrict, but 限制 is more about limiting scope or quantity, while 制约 focuses on constraining conditions.: to restrict
• 束缚 shù fù 束缚 shù fù to bind 束缚 emphasizes being bound or fettered, often by rules or ideas; 制约 is about mutual conditioning or restriction.: to bind

Usage notes

Collocations

制约 is often used in formal contexts, with objects like 经济发展 (economic development) or 发展 (development), as in 制约经济发展 (restrict economic development).

Common mistakes

Don't confuse 制约 (restrict/condition) with 制药 (zhì yào, to manufacture medicine); they have different characters and meanings.

Example Sentences

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经济发展受到资源的 制约 。

Economic development is restricted by resources.

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Child Words of 制约

• 约 约 yāo: to weigh in a balance or on a scale
• 约 约 yuē: to make an appointment
• 制 制 zhì: to manufacture