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按 (àn): to press, to push; according to

Stroke Order & Writing

HSK 4verb, preposition

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning: to press, to push; according to
Characters: 1
Part of speech: verb, preposition
HSK level: HSK 4
Strokes: 9
Radical: 扌
Structure: 左右结构

Full definitions

to press
to push
to leave aside or shelve
to control
to restrain
to keep ones hand on
to check or refer to
according to
in the light of
(of an editor or author) to make a comment
to press
to push
to hold (with the hand)
to restrain
to control
to keep in check
according to
in accordance with
in the light of

Chinese explanation

用手或手指向下压某物
表示依照、按照某种标准或规定做事
也指抑制、控制住某种情绪或行动。

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9 strokes

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