克制

• 拼音: kè zhì
• 汉字拆解: 克 = overcome; 制 = 制 (to make/control)

含义

To restrain; to exercise self-control; to hold back. The act of suppressing emotions or impulses.

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.

例句

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。

用法指南

语境: emotions, self-discipline, psychology

语气: measured

正确说法

• 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.)

错误说法

• 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)

起源与历史

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

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal