chế ngự
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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".)