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压惊
yājīng
Description
当一个人受到惊吓或经历了危险以后，别人会请他吃饭、喝酒，帮助他放松心情，这就叫压惊。
When someone is frightened or has experienced danger, others invite them to eat or drink to help them relax; this is called "压惊".
Meanings
压惊yājīng
to help someone calm down after a fright
你受了这么大的惊，我请你吃饭压惊。
You were so shocked, let me treat you to a meal to calm your nerves.
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Notes
- Etymology
压 means 'to press down' and 惊 means 'fright', so literally 'to press down fright'.
- Nuance
usually involves treating someone to food or drink to soothe their nerves.
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