克制

kè zhì

HSK 7–9

Meaning

抑制；控制（情绪、欲望等）。

to restrain; to control (emotions, desires, etc.).

常用来表示在某种情况下有意地控制自己的言行或情感，避免过度或不当的反应。

Often used to indicate deliberately controlling one's words, actions, or emotions in a situation to avoid excessive or inappropriate reactions.

1 他努力克制自己的怒气，没有发火。 (He tried hard to restrain his anger and did not lose his temper.)
2 在公共场合要克制自己的行为。 (In public places, one should restrain one's behavior.)
3 她克制住想哭的冲动，继续发言。 (She suppressed the urge to cry and continued speaking.)
4 面对诱惑，他学会了克制。 (Facing temptations, he learned to exercise restraint.)
5 医生建议他要克制饮食，少吃甜食。 (The doctor advised him to control his diet and eat less sweets.)

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