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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

àn

to press (with hand or finger)

请按这个按钮。

Please press this button.

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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