How to Write 压
The character 压 (yā) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 厂 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
压 is pronounced yā in Mandarin Chinese. It means to press or weigh down.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: yā, yà.
As an HSK Level 3 character, 压 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 压
Example Sentences
工作压力很大。
gōng zuò yā lì hěn dà
Work pressure is very high.
爷爷的血压正常。
yé yé de xuè yā zhèng cháng
Grandpa's blood pressure is normal.
孩子拿到了压岁钱。
hái zi ná dào le yā suì qián
The child received New Year's money.
他压根儿不知道这件事。
tā yà gēnr bù zhī dào zhè jiàn shì
He has no idea about this at all.
Practice Writing 压 (yā)
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