镇压

鎮壓

zhènyā

verb #12,987

Meanings

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

Characters

suppress; calm; town

press down; oppress

Examples

HSK 7-9

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