遏止

èzhǐ

verb #45,487

Meanings

1 to hold back
2 to check
3 to curb
4 to stem

Characters

Examples

HSK 7-9

政府采取措施遏止通货膨胀。

Zhèngfǔ cǎiqǔ cuòshī èzhǐ tōnghuò péngzhàng.

The government took steps to curb inflation.

HSK 7-9

我们必须遏止疫情的扩散。

Wǒmen bìxū èzhǐ yìqíng de kuòsàn.

We must check the spread of the epidemic.

Tips

usage

遏止 stresses bringing momentum to a halt - usually paired with negative trends (inflation, epidemic, crime). Compare 制止 (to stop an action) and 阻止 (to block someone).

Stroke Order

遏 è

止 zhǐ