压抑

壓抑
yā yì
HSK 6
to constrain or repress emotions
verb
adjective

Individual characters

压yā · press, push, keep under control抑yì · to restrain, to restrict, to keep down

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Example Sentences

他总是压抑自己的情感。
tā zǒngshì yāyì zìjǐ de qínggǎn 。
He always represses his emotions.
这种压抑的环境让人感到窒息。
zhèzhǒng yāyì de huánjìng ràng rén gǎndào zhìxī 。
This oppressive environment makes people feel suffocated.
有时候，我们需要释放而不是压抑。
yǒu shíhòu ， wǒmen xūyào shìfàng érbùshì yāyì 。
Sometimes, we need to release rather than repress.

Words with similar meanings

抑制yìzhì
to inhibit
This word has a similar meaning of holding back, but it can also imply a more controlled and deliberate action.
限制xiànzhì
to limit
This term refers to the act of restricting something, often used in contexts that imply a boundary or rule.

Words Starting With 压

压力yā lì
pressure
压制yā zhì
to suppress; to inhibit; to stifle
压岁钱yā suì qián
money given to children as new year present
压榨yā zhà
"to press; to squeeze; to extract juice, oil etc by squeezing"
压缩yā suō
to compress; compression

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