牵制 (qiān zhì): to control; to curb; to restrict; to impede; to pin down (enemy troops)

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: to control; to curb; to restrict; to impede; to pin down (enemy troops)
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 7

Full definitions

to control
to curb
to restrict
to impede
to pin down (enemy troops)

Chinese explanation

用某种力量或条件限制对方，使对方不能自由行动或不能全力去做别的事。多用于军事、竞争或比赛中，例如用一部分兵力吸引和拖住敌人，让敌人无法支援其他地方
也可用在生活中，表示一件事或一个人分散了精力，使人暂时不能做想做的事。

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Character breakdown

HSK 6

to lead along

HSK 6

system

Example sentences

The enemy tried to tie down our main forces with a small unit so that their reinforcements could launch a surprise attack from the flank.

While distracting the reporter with light topics, she quietly slipped the documents into her bag.

This company launched low-priced products to check its competitors so they couldn't easily raise prices.

The general sent a cavalry unit to pin down the enemy's left wing and prevent them from outflanking our rear.

His mother was hospitalized, so he had to stay home to care for his younger brother, which tied up a lot of his energy and kept him from focusing on exam preparation.

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