压抑

壓抑

yāyì

verb HSK 7-9 #5,834

Meanings

1 to suppress
2 to repress
3 oppressive
4 stifling

Characters

to press; to suppress

to restrain; to repress

Both characters mean to hold down - to suppress emotions or feelings

Examples

HSK 5

他一直压抑着内心的悲伤。

Tā yīzhí yāyì zhe nèixīn de bēishāng.

He has been suppressing the sadness in his heart.

HSK 6

这个房间光线很暗，气氛很压抑。

Zhège fángjiān guāngxiàn hěn àn, qìfēn hěn yāyì.

This room is dimly lit and the atmosphere feels oppressive.

Tips

usage

压抑 can be a verb (to suppress/repress emotions) or an adjective (oppressive, stifling). As an adjective, it often describes atmospheres, moods, or environments.

Stroke Order

压 yā

抑 yì