Learn a Chinese Character - 压 (yā) - Press

1. Character Basics (汉字基本信息)

Radical: 厂 (A radical representing a shelter-like structure)

Stroke Count: 6

Character Decomposition: 厂 + 土 (The "厂" radical on top and the character "土" below, which can be imagined as something pressing down on the ground)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: yā (First tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

压 means to press, push down, or suppress. (“压”的意思是按压、向下推或压制。)

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 压力 (yā lì) - Pressure
• 压迫 (yā pò) - Oppression
• 镇压 (zhèn yā) - Suppression

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

压 can be used as a verb. It can be followed by a direct object, such as "压东西" (yā dōng xī - press something). (“压”可以用作动词，后面可接直接宾语，例如“压东西”。)

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, the concept of "压" is often associated with power and control. For example, in some traditional festivals, people may use heavy objects to "压" evil spirits away. (在中国文化中，“压”的概念常与权力和控制相关。例如，在一些传统节日里，人们可能会用重物来“压”走邪灵。)

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

You can remember "压" by imagining something like a shelter ("厂") pressing down on the ground ("土"). (你可以通过想象一个类似棚子（“厂”）的东西压在地上（“土”）来记住“压”这个字。)