制 (zhì) - to make & to manufacture

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zhì ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 刂

志

制 · zhì

to make;

to manufacture;

to control;

to restrict;

system;

regulation

to maketo manufactureto control

Usage highlights

ManufacturingControlSystemRestrictionTo formulateTo curb

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 放— to release; to let go
  • 松— to loosen; to relax

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The factory produces various products (制造 products).
  • We need to control costs (控制 costs).
  • This is the legal system (法律制度).
  • They are making a plan (制定 plan).

Collocations

  • Manufacturing(制造)
  • Control(控制)
  • System(制度)
  • Restriction(限制)
  • To formulate(制定)
  • To curb(抑制)

Idioms

  • Out of control(失控)
  • Tailor-made(量身定制)
  • First come, first served(先到先制)
  • To take the initiative(先发制人)
  • To be restrained by circumstances(受制于人)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally meant 'to cut' or 'to make' in ancient times, later extended to mean 'to regulate' and 'system'.
  • Reflects the importance of regulation and standardization in traditional Chinese governance.
  • Commonly used in modern contexts related to manufacturing, systems, and control mechanisms.

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