制 Stroke Order — How to Write 制
制 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 刂, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
制 Radical and Character Components
制 is a phono-semantic compound: 刂 (knife) carries the meaning, while 巾 indicates the sound.
Radical: 刂 + 6 more strokes
制 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- zhì
Meanings of 制 in Chinese
1
zhì制
To formulate, regulate, establish, or a system/style, often implying setting standards or making rules.
我们正在制定新的计划来提高效率。
We are formulating new plans to improve efficiency.
to limit, restrict, or control; to put a stop to
我们应该制止噪音扰民的行为。
We should stop the behavior of disturbing residents with noise.
System; regulation; rule; institution.
这家健身房实行会员制。
This gym operates on a membership system.
To make, manufacture, or produce something.
这家工厂主要制造电子产品。
This factory primarily manufactures electronic products.
To make or manufacture according to established standards or regulations.
学校要求学生穿校服。
The school requires students to wear uniforms.
An ancient imperial edict or decree.
遵循祖宗之制，是家族代代相传的规矩。
Following ancestral decrees is a rule passed down through generations of the family.
To observe mourning for deceased parents in ancient times.
他因父母去世，回家守制三年。
He returned home to observe mourning for three years due to the death of his parents.
Common Words and Phrases with 制
1
Plate-making; the process of preparing plates for printing.
这本书的制版工作已经完成，很快就能送去印刷厂了
The plate-making for this book has been completed, and it will soon be sent to the printing factory.
2
Preparation; to prepare or produce, particularly in a chemical or industrial context.
实验室成功制备出了一种高效的催化剂。
The laboratory successfully synthesized an efficient catalyst.
3
to make a table or list; to tabulate
为了更好地分析这些数据，我们需要对它们进行制表。
To better analyze this data, we need to tabulate it.
4
To impose penalties or restrictions, often as a punishment for violating a law or rule.
公司对违反规定的员工进行了制裁。
The company imposed sanctions on employees who violated the regulations.
5
finished products
这家工厂主要生产各种高品质的制成品，远销海外市场。
This factory primarily produces various high-quality finished products, which are exported to overseas markets.
6
to control and guide (a missile, etc.)
这枚探空火箭采用了先进的惯性制导系统，确保其能够精确到达预定高度。
This sounding rocket employs an advanced inertial guidance system to ensure it accurately reaches its predetermined altitude.
7
To formulate, draft, or lay down (regulations, plans, policies, etc.).
公司正在制定一项新的营销策略，以拓展市场份额。
The company is formulating a new marketing strategy to expand its market share.
8
To apply a brake to slow down or stop a moving object.
驾驶员轻轻踩下制动踏板，汽车平稳地停了下来。
The driver gently pressed the brake pedal, and the car smoothly came to a stop.
9
An established system of rules, regulations, or practices that govern behavior or operations within a society or organization.
这家公司实行了新的福利制度，员工们都很满意。
This company implemented a new welfare system, and the employees are all very satisfied.
10
To subdue or bring under control, often by force.
他们合力才把那头失控的野兽制伏
They combined their efforts to subdue the out-of-control beast.
11
It means a uniform (a standardized set of clothing) or to subdue/bring under control.
这家餐厅的服务员都穿着整洁的制服，看起来非常专业
The waiters at this restaurant all wear neat uniforms, looking very professional.
12
An ancient Chinese military administrative office or its headquarters, often referring to the seat of a military governor.
制府下令整修城防，以确保边境安宁。
The military commissioner's office ordered the renovation of the city defenses to ensure regional security.
13
commanding point/height; strategic high ground
掌握核心技术是企业在市场竞争中取得制高点的关键。
Mastering core technology is key for enterprises to gain the commanding height in market competition.
14
The process of converting raw animal hides into leather, typically by soaking them in a solution containing tannins or other agents.
现代制革工艺在环保方面取得了显著进步，减少了对环境的影响
Modern tanning processes have made significant advancements in environmental protection, reducing their impact on the environment.
15
16
Command of the sea; the control of a sea area by naval forces.
掌握制海权对于保障海上贸易航线的安全至关重要。
Gaining sea control is vital for ensuring the security of maritime trade routes.
More words with 制
- kòng控zhì制control, manage
- è遏zhì制curb, restrain
- féng缝zhì制sew, stitch
- huì绘zhì制Draw, Draft
- yà轧zhì制rolling
- yān腌zhì制marinate, pickle
- yì抑zhì制to restrain, curb, or repress
- bì币zhì制currency system
- dì帝zhì制autocratic monarchy
- è扼zhì制curb, check
- fǎng仿zhì制to imitate and produce
- guàn灌zhì制To record (audio or music).
- lù录zhì制Record
- qián钳zhì制control, restrict
- róu揉zhì制knead, rub
- shuì税zhì制Tax system, Taxation system
- xié挟zhì制coerce, control
- yán研zhì制Develop, Research and manufacture
- yì译zhì制Dub, Dubbing
- jùn郡xiàn县zhì制Commandery and Prefecture System, Commandery-Prefecture System
Idioms with 制
- chū出qí奇zhì制shèng胜win by surprise tactics
- cū粗zhì制làn滥zào造produce in a rough and slipshod manner
- hòu后fā发zhì制rén人counterattack after opponent's move
- kè克dí敌zhì制shèng胜defeat the enemy and win
- róu柔néng能zhì制gāng刚softness can subdue hardness
- rú如fǎ法páo炮zhì制follow a set pattern
- shòu受zhì制yú于rén人to be controlled by others
- xiān先fā发zhì制rén人Strike first to gain control
- yǐ以ruò弱zhì制qiáng强overcome strong with weak
- yǐ以yí夷zhì制yí夷use barbarians to control barbarians
- yīn因dì地zhì制yí宜adapt to local conditions
- yīn因rén人zhì制yí宜tailor to individual needs
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Open the tool →Questions about 制
What does 制 mean in Chinese?
制 (zhì) means “To formulate” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 制?
制 is pronounced zhì in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 制 have?
制 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 制?
制 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 刂. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 制?
The radical of 制 is 刂, and 制 is a phono-semantic compound.