牵制

qiān zhì

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to control
2. to curb
3. to restrict
4. to impede
5. to pin down (enemy troops)

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 放任 fàng rèn 放任 fàng rèn to ignore 放任指不加约束任其自由；牵制指加以限制或拖延。: to ignore

Related words

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• 束缚 shù fù 束缚 shù fù to bind 束缚强调捆绑、约束，可用于抽象事物；牵制侧重使对方难以自由行动或发展。: to bind

Synonyms

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• 制约 zhì yuē 制约 zhì yuē to restrict 牵制主要指用策略或行动拖住对方使其无法自由行动，侧重牵拉限制；制约则指限制约束使不能任意发展，侧重客观条件的限制。: to restrict
• 限制 xiàn zhì 限制 xiàn zhì to restrict 牵制通常指用力量或计谋束缚对方行动；限制更广泛，可指规定或条件的约束。: to restrict

Usage notes

Common mistakes

牵制 means to restrict or tie down an opponent's actions, often in military or strategic contexts. Do not use it for simple physical restraint of a person (use 控制 or 限制 instead).

Example Sentences

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这支军队的任务是 牵制 敌人。

The mission of this army is to pin down the enemy.

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Child Words of 牵制

• 牵 牵 qiān: to lead along
• 制 制 zhì: to manufacture