扼襟控咽(è jīn kòng yān)

4 characters

to secure a stranglehold (idiom)

Character breakdown

Watch how each character of 扼襟控咽 is written, one at a time. When a character is finished, the next one draws.

to grip forcefullyFull guide →
lapelFull guide →
to controlFull guide →
throatFull guide →

Word information

Pinyin
è jīn kòng yān
Meaning
to secure a stranglehold (idiom); fig. to hold a strategic pass
HSK level
Characters
4
Traditional
Same

Related words

Common words sharing a character with 扼襟控咽 — tap one to open its word page.

Ready to master 扼襟控咽?

Trace every character of 扼襟控咽 stroke by stroke in the online practice tool, or turn it into a printable worksheet PDF with Tianzige practice grids and pinyin.