Definition
约束 (yuē shù) means to restrict or constrain, especially by rules, agreements, or moral bonds — it implies a binding force that limits freedom. It differs from 限制 (xiàn zhì), which is about setting concrete limits or boundaries, and from 制约 (zhì yuē), which emphasizes mutual conditioning between two things. 约束 often carries a sense of self-discipline or social obligation.
verb
to restrictto constrainto limit (by rules, agreements, or moral bonds)
Examples
- 约束。Měi ge rén dōu yīnggāi yuē shù zìjǐ de xíngwéi.Everyone should constrain their own behavior.
- 约束。Fǎlǜ yòng lái yuē shù gōngmín de búdàng xíngwéi.The law is used to constrain citizens' improper behavior.
- 约束。Hétong shuāngfāng dōu yào shòu yuē shù.Both parties to the contract must be bound.
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