节制

jiézhì

HSK 7

节制 — jiézhì

1. to control; to restrict; to administer

   政府采取措施节制公共开支。 zhèngfǔ cǎiqǔcuòshī jiézhì gōnggòngkāizhī — The government took measures to control public spending.

2. to moderate; to temper (one's behavior, desires)

   他学会了节制自己的饮食和娱乐。 tā xuéhuì le jiézhì zìjǐ de yǐnshí hé yúlè — He learned to moderate his diet and entertainment.

3. moderation; sobriety (self-restraint)

   节制是一种美德，有助于身心健康。 jiézhì shì yīzhǒng měidé yǒuzhùyú shēnxīnjiànkāng — Moderation is a virtue that helps physical and mental health.