增压

增壓

zēngyā

verb #26,406

Meanings

1 to increase pressure
2 to boost pressure
3 to supercharge
4 to pressurize

Characters

to increase; to add

pressure; to press

Examples

发动机通过涡轮增压提高性能。

Fādòngjī tōngguò wōlún zēngyā tígāo xìngnéng.

The engine improves performance through turbocharging.

飞机机舱需要增压才能保证乘客舒适。

Fēijī jīcāng xūyào zēngyā cái néng bǎozhèng chéngkè shūshì.

The aircraft cabin needs to be pressurized to ensure passenger comfort.

Tips

usage

增压 is commonly used in engineering and aviation contexts. 涡轮增压 (turbocharging) is a frequent compound in automotive discussions.

Stroke Order

增 zēng

压 yā