约束 (yuē shù) — to restrict, to constrain, to limit (by rules, agreements, or moral bonds)
Definition
To bind or restrain (behavior) by rules, agreements, or moral duty — stronger and more binding than 限制. Also a noun: a constraint or restriction.
verb
to restrictto constrainto limit (by rules, agreements, or moral bonds)
Examples
- 约束。Měi gè rén dōu yīng gāi yuē shù zì jǐ de xíng wéi.Everyone should constrain their own behavior.
- 约束。Fǎ lǜ yòng lái yuē shù gōng mín de bú dàng xíng wéi.The law is used to constrain citizens' improper behavior.
- 约束。Hé tong shuāng fāng dōu yào shòu yuē shù.Both parties to the contract must be bound.
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