制动

制動
zhìdòng
verb #25,899

Meanings

  1. 1 to brake
  2. 2 to apply braking force
  3. 3 braking

Examples

HSK 5
Sījī jǐnjí zhìdòng, bìmiǎn le zhuàngchē shìgù.
The driver braked hard and avoided a collision.
HSK 7-9
Zhè liàng chē de zhìdòng xìtǒng fēicháng língmǐn.
This car's braking system is very responsive.

Tips

usage
制动 is the technical term for braking, used in engineering and automotive contexts. In everyday speech, 刹车 is more commonly used for braking.

Stroke Order

zhì
dòng