Definition

Verb: - To control, to dominate, to master, to subdue: To exercise restraint or authority over something, typically something powerful, unruly, or dangerous, bringing it under one's command or influence. It implies overcoming a force, emotion, or natural element.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Anh ấy đã học cách chế ngự cơn giận của mình. (He has learned how to control his anger.)
  • Con người đang tìm cách chế ngự các căn bệnh hiểm nghèo. (Humankind is finding ways to master deadly diseases.)
  • Người huấn luyện chế ngự con hổ bằng mệnh lệnh. (The trainer subdues the tiger with commands.)

Advanced Usage

• "chế ngự được": To have successfully controlled or mastered something.
  • Sau nhiều năm, cô ấy cuối cùng đã chế ngự được nỗi sợ độ cao. (After many years, she finally overcame her fear of heights.)
• "khả năng chế ngự": The ability to control or dominate.
  • Vị tướng nổi tiếng với khả năng chế ngự tình thế hỗn loạn. (The general is famous for his ability to control chaotic situations.)

Variants and Related Words

• Kiềm chế (verb): To restrain, to hold back (often used for emotions or impulses). It is a close synonym but can imply a more internal, personal effort of suppression.
  • Cố gắng kiềm chế cảm xúc. (Try to restrain your emotions.)
• Khống chế (verb): To control, to dominate, often in a strategic, physical, or overpowering context (e.g., controlling a situation, a market, or a person).
  • Lực lượng an ninh khống chế kẻ khủng bố. (The security forces subdued the terrorist.)
• Làm chủ (verb): To master, to take control of (often used in a positive sense for skills, technology, or one's own destiny).
  • Làm chủ công nghệ mới. (To master new technology.)

Synonyms

• Control: To exercise authoritative or dominating influence over.
• Dominate: To have a commanding influence on; to exert control over.
• Subdue: To overcome, quieten, or bring under control.
• Master: To gain complete knowledge or skill in; to overcome.

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

Note: As "chế ngự" is a Vietnamese verb, it does not have English phrasal verbs. However, its English equivalents can be used in various constructions. - To bring under control: To succeed in controlling something difficult. - The firefighters finally brought the blaze under control. - To keep in check: To control something and prevent it from increasing or becoming too powerful. - He struggles to keep his temper in check.

Related Idioms

• To get/have a handle on something: To understand or be able to control something.
  • She's starting to get a handle on her new responsibilities.
• To rule with an iron fist/hand: To control a group of people very strictly.
  • The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist. (This relates to the "dominate" aspect of "chế ngự".)

verb

1. To control, to dominate