受制 (shòu zhì) — to be under the control of, to be constrained by; to endure hardship or torture
Definition
Literary/formal verb meaning 'to be constrained or controlled by' something external — often used for institutions, policies, or forces. It is more formal than everyday words like 限制 and emphasizes being subjugated rather than self-limiting.
verb
to be under the control ofto be constrained byto endure hardship or torture
Examples
- 受制。Zhè ge guó jiā bù néng yǒng yuǎn shòu zhì yú wài guó shì lì.This country cannot forever be under the control of foreign powers.
- 受制。Tā de jué dìng shòu zhì yú gōng sī de guī dìng.His decision was constrained by the company's regulations.
- 受制。Gǔ dài bǎi xìng cháng shòu zhì yú kē zhèng.Ancient commoners often endured hardship under harsh governance.
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