subdue in Chinese
subdue in Chinese is 臣服 — subdue means to bring a person, animal, or feeling under control, often by force or effort.
subdue in Chinese
臣服
Pronounced: chén fú
(transitive) To overcome, quieten, or bring under control.
What does "subdue" mean?
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verb To bring a person, animal, or feeling under control, often by force or effort.
"It took three officers to subdue the struggling suspect."
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verb To conquer a country or people and bring them under one's control.
"The empire subdued the rebellious province after a long campaign."
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subdue in a sentence
- It took three officers to subdue the struggling suspect.
- She tried to subdue her rising panic before the interview.
- The empire subdued the rebellious province after a long campaign.
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What is "subdue" in Chinese?
"subdue" in Chinese is 臣服. subdue means: To bring a person, animal, or feeling under control, often by force or effort.
How do you pronounce 臣服?
"subdue" in Chinese is 臣服, pronounced "chén fú".
How do you use "subdue" in a sentence?
Example: "It took three officers to subdue the struggling suspect." In Chinese, "subdue" is 臣服.
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