拘束

jū shù
HSK 6
to restrict, to restrain, constrained
verb
adjective

Example Sentences

他因为害羞而感到拘束。
tā yīnwèi hàixiū ér gǎndào jūshù 。
He feels constrained because he is shy.
在这样拘束的环境中，大家都很不自在。
zài zhèyàng jūshù de huánjìng zhōng ， dàjiā dūhěn bùzìzài 。
In such a constrained environment, everyone feels uncomfortable.
她在聚会上显得有些拘束。
tāzài jùhuì shàng xiǎnde yǒuxiē jūshù 。
She appeared somewhat awkward at the gathering.

Individual Characters

拘jū
to capture, to restrain, to constrain
HSK 6
束shù
to bind, to tie, bundle, cluster

Words with similar meanings

限制xiànzhì
to limit
This synonym emphasizes the act of imposing limits, which is similar to '拘束' but is more focused on the aspect of limitation rather than the emotional connotation.
束缚shùfù
to bind
'束缚' conveys a stronger sense of being physically or emotionally tied or bound, which can be more intense than '拘束'.

Words Starting With 拘

拘留jū liú
to detain (a prisoner); to keep sb in custody

Words Ending With 束

结束jié shù
termination; to finish; to end; to conclude; to close
约束yuē shù
to restrict; to limit to; to constrain; restriction; constraint

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