gun2 zai3管制
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Yalegún jai
Definition
To control, restrict, or regulate activities or things to maintain order.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or administrative contexts, such as government policies, traffic management, or border security. It implies a top down approach to maintaining order through restriction or regulation. It is rarely used to describe personal management of one's own affairs or casual supervision.
Examples
The government has implemented crowd control measures.
Why does this place need to be controlled so strictly?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 管理, which refers to general management or administration. Use 管制 when the focus is on restriction, limitation, or strict oversight to maintain order, rather than general organizational management.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
