牽制 qiān zhì

to restrict; to curb; to impede

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to restrict
  2. 2. to curb
  3. 3. to impede
  4. 4. to pin down (enemy troops)
  5. 5. to control

Characters

Character Meaning
牽 qiān
to lead along; to pull (an animal on a tether); to draw in
制 zhì HSK 5
system; to control; to regulate