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压抑 (yā yì): to constrain or repress emotions; oppressive; stifling; depressing; repression

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HSK 7verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
to constrain or repress emotions; oppressive; stifling; depressing; repression
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to constrain or repress emotions
  • oppressive
  • stifling
  • depressing
  • repression

Chinese explanation

  • 指把内心的情感、欲望或冲动强行控制住,不让它表现出来,常带有一种沉重、不自由的感觉
  • 也指环境或气氛沉闷、让人感到心情沉重、无法放松。

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HSK 4

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