平抑

píngyì

verb

Meanings

1 to stabilize (prices)
2 to keep under control
3 to bring down (inflation, tensions)

Characters

to flatten; stable

to press down; restrain

Examples

政府采取措施平抑物价。

Zhèngfǔ cǎiqǔ cuòshī píngyì wùjià.

The government is taking measures to stabilize prices.

他深呼吸，努力平抑心中的怒火。

Tā shēn hūxī, nǔlì píngyì xīnzhōng de nùhuǒ.

He took a deep breath, trying to suppress the anger in his heart.

Tips

usage

Most common in economic/policy news (平抑物价, 平抑通胀). Also used metaphorically for emotions: 平抑情绪. The 抑 means 'to press down,' so it's about active suppression, not passive stability.

Stroke Order

平 píng

抑 yì