zì​chí

to exercise self-restraint

  • created sense approved 自持 · zì​chí · to exercise self-restraint — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    自持

    zì​chí

    to exercise self-restraint

    to control one's own emotions or desires; to be self-possessed or reserved

    自 (literal) → 自 · zì · self 持 (literal) → 持 · chí · to control

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  • created sense approved 自持 · zì​chí · to maintain dignity — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    自持

    zì​chí

    to maintain dignity

    to maintain one's self-respect and dignity; to carry oneself with gravity

    自 (literal) → 自 · zì · self 持 (literal) → 持 · chí · to maintain

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  • created sense approved 自持 · zì​chí · to be aloof — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    自持

    zì​chí

    to be aloof

    to keep oneself arrogantly or pridefully aloof from others

    自 (literal) → 自 · zì · self 持 (literal) → 持 · chí · to maintain

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  • created sense approved 自持 · zì​chí · self-sustaining — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    自持

    zì​chí

    self-sustaining

    (literary) to maintain oneself or remain self-sustaining

    自 (literal) → 自 · zì · self 持 (literal) → 持 · chí · to maintain

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