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牵制

qiān zhì
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

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

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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