Chinese word

制约

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhì yuē

Meaning

  • verbrestrict

Example

经验不足会制约他的发展。jīng yàn bù zú huì zhì yuē tā de fā zhǎn

Lack of experience will restrict his development.

Illustration for 制约 (restrict)

More examples

环境问题正在制约经济增长。huán jìng wèn tí zhèng zài zhì yuē jīng jì zēng zhǎng

Environmental problems are restricting economic growth.

Core concept

Conditions form a boundary around a process, narrowing its possible direction or result.

Common phrases

  • 制约发展zhì yuē fā zhǎn

    restrict development

  • 制约增长zhì yuē zēng zhǎng

    restrict growth

  • 制约因素zhì yuē yīn sù

    restrictive factor

Similar words

限制xiàn zhì: Sets a limit on a range, amount, or degree so that it stays within a defined boundary.
约束yuē shù: Binds a person's actions through rules or force, leaving less freedom to act.

Definition in Chinese

对事物的发展、行为或选择施加限制，使其不能自由进行或达到预期目的。duì shì wù de fā zhǎn xíng wéi huò xuǎn zé shī jiā xiàn zhì shǐ qí bù néng zì yóu jìn xíng huò dá dào yù qī mù dì

Word origin

制 (zhì, "control") + 约 (yuē, "bind") join to picture regulation that binds an activity within set limits.

Usage tips

  • This verb fits explanations of slow progress because it presents the condition responsible for the problem instead of blaming the person or plan affected.

Other meanings

  • constraintnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 制约力zhì yuē lìrestrictive forcenoun
  • 相互制约xiāng hù zhì yuēmutual constraintidiom

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