按压

按壓

ànyā

verb #30,353

Meanings

1 to press
2 to push down
3 to apply pressure

Characters

Examples

HSK 5

按压这个按钮就能启动机器。

Ànyā zhè ge ànniǔ jiù néng qǐdòng jīqì.

Press this button to start the machine.

HSK 7-9

用指腹按压脸部，让面霜吸收。

Yòng zhǐfù ànyā liǎnbù, ràng miànshuāng xīshōu.

Press your face with your fingertips so the cream absorbs.

Tips

usage

按压 means 'to press, to push (a button).' In skincare tutorials it describes the absorption technique, fingertip pressure rather than rubbing, said to reduce friction on the skin.

Stroke Order

按 àn

压 yā