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“curb” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinè zhì

Example

政府应该遏制物价上涨。zhèng fǔ yīng gāi è zhì wù jià shàng zhǎng

The government should curb rising prices.

Illustration for 遏制 (curb)

How to say “curb” in Chinese

“Curb” in Chinese is 遏制 (è zhì).

Growing pressure meets a firm barrier that keeps its force from spreading or gaining ground.

Full entry for 遏制: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 遏制

政府需要采取措施来遏制疫情蔓延。zhèng fǔ xū yào cái qǔ cuò shī lái è zhì yì qíng màn yán

The government needs to take measures to curb the spread of the epidemic.

Tips for using 遏制

  • News reports and official statements often use this verb with rising prices, spreading disease, or expanding risks, so it usually points to a trend rather than a single event.

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