施压

施壓

shīyā

verb HSK 7-9 #10,296

Meanings

1 to put pressure on
2 to pressure

Characters

to carry out; to exert

Examples

HSK 3

老板一直在向他施压。

Lǎobǎn yīzhí zài xiàng tā shīyā.

The boss has been constantly pressuring him.

HSK 7-9

美国对伊朗施压要求其放弃核计划。

Měiguó duì Yīlǎng shīyā yāoqiú qí fàngqì hé jìhuà.

The US pressured Iran to abandon its nuclear program.

Tips

usage

施压 is a shortened form of 施加压力. It is commonly used in news and political contexts. Pattern: 对/向 + someone + 施压.

Stroke Order

施 shī

压 yā