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镇压

鎮壓
zhènyā
verb #12,987

Meanings

  1. 1 to suppress
  2. 2 to put down; to quell
  3. 3 suppression; repression

Examples

政府出动军队镇压了叛乱。
Zhèngfǔ chūdòng jūnduì zhènyā le pànluàn.
The government deployed the army to suppress the rebellion.

Tips

usage
镇压 typically describes authorities using force against uprisings, protests, or opposition. It carries a strong, serious tone and is common in political and historical writing.

Stroke Order

镇 zhèn
压 yā