克制

• Pinyin: kè zhì
• Desglose de hanzi: 克 = overcome; 制 = 制 (to make/control)

Significado

Contenerse; autocontrolarse; reprimir.

Refers to conscious effort to control one's emotions, desires, or reactions. Considered a virtue in Chinese culture. Can be used reflexively (克制自己) or to describe restraining something external.

Ejemplos

1. 他努力克制自己的怒火，没有当场发作。
2. 面对诱惑，你需要学会克制。
3. 她强忍着泪水，极力克制自己的情绪。

Guía de uso

Contexto: emotions, self-discipline, psychology

Tono: measured

Correcto

• 他很能克制自己的情绪。(He's very good at restraining his emotions.)
• 请克制一下你的冲动。(Please restrain your impulses.)

Incorrecto

• 我克制了这个问题。(Don't use 克制 for solving problems — use 解决; 克制 is specifically for suppressing emotions or desires)

Origen e historia

Compound of 克 (overcome/restrain) + 制 (control). Together means 'to overcome and control.'

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal