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压迫
yāpò
Description
“压迫”常常用来说一个人或一个国家用力量控制别人，让别人没有自由。
"压迫" is often used to describe a person or a country using force to control others, taking away their freedom.
它也可以说身体上的一种压力，比如东西压着你，让你不舒服。
It can also refer to a physical pressure, like something pressing on you and making you uncomfortable.
Meanings
压迫yāpò
to oppress; to keep down by force
很多人反对压迫别人。
Many people oppose oppressing others.
压迫yāpò
oppression; the act of oppressing
他们不想生活在压迫里。
They don't want to live under oppression.
压迫yāpò
to press on physically
这个包压迫着我的肩膀。
This bag is pressing down on my shoulder.
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Notes
- Etymology
压 (press) + 迫 (force/urge), two similar characters combined for emphasis.
- Nuance
heavier and more formal than 欺负; often used for social or political control.
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