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按
àn
Description
"按"是一个常用的动词，意思是用手指或手压下去，比如按门铃、按开关。
"按" is a common verb meaning to press down with a finger or hand, such as pressing a doorbell or a switch.
它也可以表示"根据"，比如"按规定"就是按照规定去做。
It can also mean "according to", for example, "按规定" means to do something according to the rules.
Meanings
按àn
to press (with hand or finger)
请按这个按钮。
Please press this button.
按àn
according to; in line with
我们按时间表做事。
We work according to the schedule.
按àn
to hold down; to keep under control
他按住自己的心情。
He controls his emotions.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
as a preposition 按 often pairs with 照 to form 按照, meaning "according to".
- Etymology
originally means pressing down with the hand; the "according to" sense developed from it.
In videos
“按一下哈哈它亮了它亮了”
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