压抑

yā yì

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

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to drain (by leading off water)

To vent or release emotions, opposite of holding back

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gloomy

Describes a feeling of gloom or depression that may result from压抑

suppression

Means to suppress or put down, but often used for political dissent rather than personal emotions

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to restrain

When meaning to restrain one's own emotions or impulses

Commonly used with 感 to form 压抑感 (feeling of oppression).

压抑 describes suppressing one's own emotions, not suppressing other people. For suppressing others' speech or actions, use 压制 or 镇压.

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他压抑着心里的怒火。

He suppressed the anger in his heart.

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to press

to restrain