制止

zhì zhǐ
HSK 6
to curb, to put a stop to, to stop
verb

Example Sentences

我们必须制止这个暴力行为。
wǒmen bìxū zhìzhǐ zhègè bàolì xíngwéi 。
We must put a stop to this violent behavior.
政府采取措施来制止空气污染。
zhèngfǔ cǎiqǔ cuòshī lái zhìzhǐ kōngqì wūrǎn 。
The government has taken measures to curb air pollution.
他试图制止她的哭泣。
tā shìtú zhìzhǐ tāde kūqì 。
He tried to stop her from crying.

Individual Characters

制zhì
to manufacture, to make
止zhǐ
stop, only, just, till, to

Words with similar meanings

阻止zǔzhǐ
to prevent
阻止 refers to preventing something from happening or continuing, which is similar in meaning to 制止 but can imply a more proactive or forceful action.
停止tíngzhǐ
to stop
停止 is a direct synonym meaning to stop something from occurring. It is commonly used in everyday language.

Words Starting With 制

制造zhì zào
to manufacture; to make
制作zhì zuò
make; manufacture
制定zhì dìng
to draw up; to formulate
制度zhì dù
"system (e.g. political, adminstrative etc); institution
制服zhì fú
"to subdue; to check; to bring under control; (in former times) what one is allowed to wear depending on social status; uniform (army, party, school etc); livery (for company employees)

Words Ending With 止

停止tíng zhǐ
to stop; to halt; to cease
禁止jìn zhǐ
to prohibit; to forbid; to ban
阻止zǔ zhǐ
to prevent; to block
不止bù zhǐ
incessantly; without end; more than; not limited to
终止zhōng zhǐ
to stop; to terminate (law)

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HSK 6
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Politics & Government
Elections, political parties, government structure, policy, and lawmaking.
Domain-Specific: Legal & Justice
Courts, legal frameworks, criminal law, civil law, contractual terms.
Environmental Protection
Conservation, pollution, recycling, energy sources, climate change.