restrain desires; control sexual urges
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesverb
to restrain desires, to practice self-control
formalA broad term referring to the control of various worldly or physical desires. Has philosophical and ethical connotations, often associated with virtue and discipline.
Tā他
zài在
xiū修
xíng行
zhōng中
xué学
xí习
rú如
hé何
jié节
yù欲
。
He is learning how to restrain his desires during his spiritual practice.
Jié节
yù欲
shì是
xǔ许
duō多
chuán传
tǒng统
wén文
huà化
chàng倡
dǎo导
de的
měi美
dé德
。
Restraint of desires is a virtue advocated by many traditional cultures.
verb
to practice abstinence; to restrain sexual desire
formalSpecifically refers to the control or abstention from sexual activity, often for health, moral, or religious reasons. A more narrow and specific usage of the term.
Zài在
yī一
xiē些
zōng宗
jiào教
jiào教
yì义
zhōng中
，
xìn信
tú徒
bèi被
yāo要
qiú求
jié节
yù欲
。
In some religious doctrines, believers are required to practice abstinence.
Yī医
shēng生
jiàn建
yì议
shù术
hòu后
yī一
duàn段
shí时
jiān间
nèi内
yào要
jié节
yù欲
。
The doctor recommended practicing abstinence for a period of time after the surgery.