制
system · law · rule
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
cow + 冂 + sword
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of not yet and sword. Controlling tree with sword.
Symbolism
System, regulation, limit. Represents controlling.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Upholding the law
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
女人禁制
にょにんきんせい
prohibition on women entering (usu. for religious reasons); no female admission; prohibition on women entering (usu. for religious reasons)
鉄拳制裁
てっけんせいさい
(punishment by) striking with fists; (punishment by) striking with fists
規制緩和
きせいかんわ
deregulation; removal (easing) of (official) restrictions; relaxation of regulations; deregulation
先制攻撃
せんせいこうげき
preemptive strike; preemptive attack; first strike; preemptive strike
以毒制毒
いどくせいどく
using poisonous medication to control poison; fighting evil with evil; fighting fire with fire; using poisonous medication to control poison
以夷制夷
いいせいい
controlling foreigners by foreigners; playing one barbarian state against another; controlling foreigners by foreigners
制を敷く
せいをしく
To establish a system; To set up rules and regulations