约束

约束 yuēshù

Restrict (limit - binds)

约束 in a sentence HSK 6 繁體約束 yueshu

What 约束 means

Restrict (limit - binds)

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约束 is written with 2 characters. Chinese words are usually easier to remember once you can see what each part contributes.

约

yuē

Make appointment (invite - approximately)

束

shù

Bind (tie - mw for bunch)

Words that share a character with 约束

How to write 约束

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约束 in a sentence

他很会约束自己。

Tā hěn huì yuēshù zìjǐ.

He is good at restraining himself.

制度对每个人都有约束力。

Zhìdù duì měi ge rén dōu yǒu yuēshù lì.

The rules are binding on everyone.

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Questions about 约束

What does 约束 mean in English?

约束 is pronounced yuēshù and means Restrict (limit - binds).

How do you pronounce 约束?

约束 is yuēshù in pinyin — written yueshu without tone marks. Press the audio button on this page to hear it spoken by a native voice.

What are the characters in 约束?

约束 is written with 2 characters: 约 (yuē) Make appointment (invite - approximately), 束 (shù) Bind (tie - mw for bunch). Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.

How is 约束 written in traditional Chinese?

約束. The simplified form 约束 is used in mainland China and Singapore; 約束 is used in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau. Both are pronounced yuēshù.

Is 约束 an HSK word?

Yes — 约束 is on the official HSK 6 vocabulary list. You can study it with the rest of that list on the HSK 6 page.

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