制服

zhìfú

HSK 7

制服 — zhìfú

1. to subdue; to bring under control; to overpower

   警察很快就制服了那名嫌疑人。 jǐngchá hěnkuài jiù zhìfú le nà míng xiányírén — The police quickly subdued the suspect.

2. uniform (army, party, school, company); livery

   公司要求员工上班时穿制服。 gōngsī yāoqiú yuángōng shàngbān shí chuān zhìfú — The company requires employees to wear uniforms at work.

3. (historical) what one was allowed to wear depending on social status

   古代关于服饰的制度规定了不同身份的人可以穿的制服。 gǔdài guānyú fúshì de zhìdù guīdìng le bùtóng shēnfèn de rén kěyǐ chuān de zhìfú — In ancient times, dress regulations determined what people of different ranks could wear.