Stroke order for 压

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Basic Meaning

v
Often used with objects to describe physical compression.
to press or apply pressure (usually from top to bottom).
对物体施压力(多指从上向下)。
Words:
压倒压平压碎压缩压垮
Sentences:
  1. ()(yòng)(shū)()(píng)(le)()(zhāng)(zhǐ)
    He used a book to flatten that piece of paper.
  2. (zhè)(ge)(xiāng)(zi)(tài)(zhòng)(le)(huì)()(kuǎ)(zhuō)(zi)(de)
    This box is too heavy; it will crush the table.
v
Common in contexts involving control, oppression, or enforcement.
to subdue or suppress with force or authority.
用威力制服,镇服。
Words:
压服压迫压制欺压镇压
Sentences:
  1. (zhèng)()(shì)()(yòng)()()()(zhì)(kàng)()(huó)(dòng)
    The government tried to suppress the protests with laws.
  2. ()(jīng)(cháng)()()(ruò)(xiǎo)(de)(rén)
    He often bullies weak people.
v
Used for emotions, situations, or maintaining order.
to restrain, stabilize, or calm down.
抑制;使稳定;使平静。
Words:
压惊压抑压住阵脚强压怒火
Sentences:
  1. ()(qiáng)()()(huǒ)(méi)(yǒu)()()()
    She restrained her anger and didn't lose her temper.
  2. (jiào)(liàn)()(zhù)(zhèn)(jiǎo)(ràng)(qiú)(duì)(bǎo)(chí)(lěng)(jìng)
    The coach stabilized the situation and kept the team calm.
v
Often refers to tasks or items being delayed or accumulated.
to leave something untouched or piled up.
搁着不动。
Words:
积压压着
Sentences:
  1. (zhè)(xiē)(wén)(jiàn)()()(zai)(zhuō)(zi)(shàng)(hěn)(jiǔ)(le)
    These documents have been piled up on the table for a long time.
  2. ()()(zhe)()(fēng)(xìn)()(zhí)(méi)(huí)()
    He left that letter untouched and never replied.
v
Typically used in military or threatening contexts.
to approach or press close (usually of troops or forces).
逼近。
Words:
大军压境压境
Sentences:
  1. ()(jūn)()(jūn)()(jìng)(xíng)(shì)(hěn)(jǐn)(zhāng)
    The enemy troops are pressing close to the border, making the situation very tense.
v
Specific to gambling contexts; informal usage.
to place a bet in gambling.
赌博时下注。
Words:
压宝
Sentences:
  1. ()(zai)()(chǎng)()(bǎo)(yíng)(le)()(xiē)(qián)
    He placed a bet at the casino and won some money.
n
Metaphorical use for various types of pressure; common in technical or everyday contexts.
pressure (e.g., work pressure, electrical pressure, fluid pressure).
比喻工作、电流、流动液体的压力。
Words:
施压变压器高压低压减压
Sentences:
  1. (gōng)(zuò)()()(tài)()()()(yào)(jiǎn)()
    The work pressure is too high; he needs to reduce pressure.
  2. (zhè)(ge)(biàn)()()()()(tiáo)(jié)(diàn)()
    This transformer can adjust the voltage.
v
Used in competitive or comparative situations to indicate superiority.
to surpass or excel.
超越;胜过。
Words:
技压群芳才压当世
Sentences:
  1. ()(de)(cái)(huá)()()(qún)(fāng)(yíng)()(le)()(sài)
    Her talent surpassed all others, and she won the competition.

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