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按
àn
Description
“按”是一个常用的动词,意思是用手往下压,比如按门铃或者按电梯的按钮。
"按" is a common verb meaning to press down with the hand, like pressing a doorbell or an elevator button.
它也可以表示“按照”,就是根据某个方法或规定去做事。
It can also mean "according to," which is to do something based on a method or rule.
Meanings
按àn
to press (with hand or finger)
请按这个按钮。
Please press this button.
按àn
according to; in accordance with
请按我说的做。
Please do as I say.
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Notes
- Nuance
按 alone often means "press"; 按照 is the full form for "according to".
- Etymology
按 has 扌(hand radical), showing its link to actions done by hand.
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