Definitions
(verb)
to subdue; to overcome; to restrain
(noun)
gram (unit of weight)
Etymology
Pictograph of a person (人) carrying a heavy weight on their back.
About
The character "克" originated from early pictographic representations of an armored figure, symbolizing the capacity to overcome and achieve, with its structural composition often interpreted through components associated with strength and efficacy. Initially conveying notions of conquest and capability, its semantic application extended over time from military or physical dominance to encompass ethical self-discipline, as observed in classical constructs like "克己" denoting personal restraint. Further adaptation led to its phonetic borrowing for the metric unit "gram", introducing a quantitative meaning alongside its verbal roots, thereby illustrating a functional shift while maintaining the core concept of prevailing against resistance throughout its linguistic history.
Example Sentences Hide
巧克力很好吃。
我们必须克服这个困难。
他每天都克制自己不吃零食。
这种药的剂量是五克。
哥哥在攻克一个技术难题。
他们成功克隆了一只羊。
这位领导以克己奉公著称。
他的理论框架克服了传统范式的局限性。