眕 (zhěn) - To restrain oneself & to suppress anger or emotions

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眕 · zhěn

To restrain oneself;

to suppress anger or emotions;

to hold back;

to endure patiently.

To restrain oneselfto suppress anger or emotionsto hold back

Usage highlights

Restrain angerHold back tearsEndure patientlySuppress emotionsRestrain oneselfControl impulses

Synonyms

  • 忍— endure; bear; tolerate
  • 抑— restrain; suppress
  • 控— control; restrain

Antonyms

  • 怒— anger; rage
  • 发— release; express
  • 泄— vent; release

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He had to restrain his anger (眕怒).
  • She learned to hold back her tears (眕泪).
  • One must endure patiently in difficult times (眕耐).
  • The gentleman restrains himself and yields to others (君子眕而让人).

Collocations

  • Restrain anger(眕怒)
  • Hold back tears(眕泪)
  • Endure patiently(眕耐)
  • Suppress emotions(眕情)
  • Restrain oneself(自眕)
  • Control impulses(眕欲)

Idioms

  • To restrain anger and preserve harmony(眕怒存和)
  • The gentleman restrains himself(君子眕之)
  • To endure hardship patiently(眕苦耐劳)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originates from classical Chinese texts emphasizing self-restraint as a virtue.
  • Associated with Confucian values of emotional control and proper conduct.
  • Reflects traditional emphasis on maintaining social harmony through personal discipline.

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