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Expressing 'to suppress' with 抑制 (yìzhì)
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Structure
抑制 + Noun (object)
Explanation
抑制 (yìzhì) is a verb meaning "to suppress," "to restrain," or "to curb," often used in formal contexts related to controlling emotions, inflation, or the spread of something. It implies actively holding something back or keeping it in check.
Examples
医生建议她抑制饮食中的糖分摄入。
yīshēng jiànyì tā yìzhì yǐnshí zhōng de tángfèn shèrù.
The doctor advised her to limit her sugar intake in her diet.
政府采取了措施来抑制房价上涨。
zhèngfǔ cǎiqǔ le cuòshī lái yìzhì fángjià shàngzhǎng.
The government has taken measures to curb the rise in housing prices.
他努力抑制自己的怒火，保持冷静。
tā nǔlì yìzhì zìjǐ de nùhuǒ, bǎochí lěngjìng.
He tried hard to suppress his anger and stay calm.