How to say “restrain” in Chinese
restrain, bind (within limits)
“Restrain” in Chinese is 约束, yuē shù: the meaning, a recording of how it sounds, the characters stroke by stroke and examples.
How to pronounce it
约束 is read yuē shù: 2 syllables. The tone is part of the word: with another melody you get another word, or just a jumble of sounds.
How to write it
On the left, 纟 “thread”: to tie with an agreement. On the right, 勺 “ladle”.
A 木 “tree” tied around the middle: a bundle.
Strokes go in order: top to bottom and left to right, horizontal before vertical. Tap a character to open its page, with the strokes shown large and the words it appears in. To train your hand, print a handwriting sheet for “约束”.
Examples
Sentences from the course lessons with 约束. Tap the sound icon to listen.
- 他不喜欢受约束tābùxǐhuanshòuyuēshùHe doesn't like being restrained.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “restrain” in Chinese?
“Restrain” in Chinese is 约束, pinyin yuēshù.
What does 约束 mean?
约束 (yuēshù) means “restrain, bind (within limits)”.
How do you write 约束?
约束 is 2 characters: 约 (yuē) — make an appointment; about; 束 (shù) — tie; bundle. The stroke order of each one is shown step by step on this page.
How do you pronounce 约束?
约束 is read yuēshù. Tones: yuē — first tone, shù — fourth tone. The page has a native speaker recording.
“restrain” in the lesson “Order and rules for everyone”
This word is from the topic “Society” of HSK 6. In the lesson you hear it in a dialogue, build a sentence with it and say it out loud. Start for free, no sign-up needed.
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