欺压

欺壓
qīyā
verb #30,596

Meanings

  1. 1 to bully
  2. 2 to oppress; to push around

Examples

HSK 2
Tā cóngxiǎo jiù qīyā tóngxué.
He's bullied his classmates since he was little.
HSK 5
Qiángzhě bù yīnggāi qīyā ruòzhě.
The strong should not oppress the weak.

Tips

usage
Stronger than 欺负 (to bully) - 欺压 implies systemic, sustained oppression by someone with power, not just schoolyard teasing. Frequently used about landlords, officials, or bullying employers in older texts. Compare with 压迫 (oppression - political/structural) and 欺凌 (harassment / hazing).

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