压
Meaning:
press; oppress; crush; pressure
HSK 4
Frequency:
#813
Pinyin:
yā
Strokes:
6
Radical:
厂
How to Write 压 - 6 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "压" in Chinese
The Chinese character 压 (yā) means "press; oppress; crush; pressure". It is classified as an HSK 4 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 6 strokes. Common words containing 压 include: 低压, 占压, 偏压.
📚 Words and Phrases with 压
Common words containing this character
低压
low pressure
HSK 2
占压
to tie up (funds or resources etc that could otherwise be used)
HSK 2
偏压
biasing (electronics)
HSK 2
加压
to pressurize
HSK 2
升压
to boost the pressure (of a fluid)
HSK 2
增压
to pressurize
HSK 2
压伏
variant of 壓服|压服[ya1 fu2]
HSK 2
压低
to lower (one's voice)
HSK 2
层压
lamination
HSK 2
弹压
to suppress
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: Soil 土 crushed under pressure 厂
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "压"?
- The pinyin is yā
- How many strokes does "压" have?
- It has 6 strokes
- What does "压" mean?
- press; oppress; crush; pressure
- What is the radical of "压"?
- The radical is "厂"