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压

yā

Description

“压”的意思是从上面用力,让东西不能动或者变得更小。

"压" means to apply force from above, making something immovable or smaller.

它也可以说心里有很大的压力,让人不舒服。

It can also mean having great pressure in the heart, causing discomfort.

Meanings

压yā

to press down; to push down

他用手压了压帽子。

He pressed down on his hat with his hand.

压yā

to hold down; to keep under control

她压住了自己的怒气。

She held back her anger.

压yā

pressure (as a combining form)

我最近工作压力很大。

I've been under a lot of work pressure lately.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    压 combines a 'cliff/house' radical with 土 (earth), suggesting weight pressing down.

  • Nuance

    压 stresses downward force, while 按 stresses pressing a point or button.

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