kiềm toả
[kiəm˨˩ twaː˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to make something or somebody restrained or confined
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nhưng nhiều bài thơ khác, nhan đề bài thơ lại chưa nói được cái ý sâu kín của tứ thơ, cái không thể kiềm toả nổi cảm hứng thơ toát ra từ nội dung bài thơ.Just like other poems, the title itself however has yet to speak volumes of its inner elegance, which cannot refrain romantic aspiration exuded from the work's content.
Trong sự kiềm toả khắc nghiệt của luân lý phong kiến, các lứa đôi vẫn hồn nhiên ca hát về tình yêu.Under the severe confinement of old feudal norms, romantic partners still raised their voice about love easily.
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Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “kiềm toả” mean?
(verb) to make something or somebody restrained or confined
Is “kiềm toả” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.