hin1 zai3牽制牵制
Jyutpinghin1 zai3
Yalehīn jai
Definition
To restrict, curb, or control someone's actions or the development of an event.
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How it's used
Focuses on the strategic limitation of an opponent or a situation, often implying a power struggle or tactical maneuvering. It is frequently used in contexts involving sports, politics, or business competition where one party attempts to limit the freedom of action of another.
Examples
They are using this method to keep their opponents in check.
Do you think doing this can actually curb him?
Related words
Common phrases
to keep each other in check
to effectively curb
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean simple physical restraint like tying someone up, which would be 綁住. It is strictly for abstract or strategic control rather than physical force.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
