克制 meaning and pronunciation

克制
Simplified/traditional word

克制 English definition

kè zhì

  • to restrain
  • to control
  • restraint
  • self-control

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  • 克 (kè): (ke4) to be able to; to subdue; to restrain; to overcome; gram; Tibetan unit of land area, about 6 ares; Ke (c. 2000 BC), seventh of the legendary Flame Emperors, 炎帝[Yan2 di4] descended from Shennong 神农[Shen2 nong2] Farmer God; (kei1) to scold; to beat;
  • 制 (zhì): to manufacture; to make;