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HSK
7-9

to deter

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

wei1she4 wēishè

Meaning


Primary

to deter

Alternatives

deter, deters, deterred, deterring, deterrence

Mnemonic


威慑 To deter is to use 威 might in order to make others 慑 fear to do something that you don't want them to do.

Usage


警察 的 存在 能 威慑 罪犯。

The presence of the police can deter criminals.

强大 的 军队 能 威慑 敌人。

A strong army can deter enemies.

重罚 可以 威慑 那些 想 作弊 的 学生。

Harsh punishments can deter students who want to cheat.