壓抑 yā yì

to constrain or repress emotions; depressing; oppressive

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to constrain or repress emotions
  2. 2. depressing
  3. 3. oppressive
  4. 4. stifling
  5. 5. repression

Characters

Character Meaning
壓 yā
to press; pressure; to push down
抑 yì HSK 6
to restrain; to restrict; to keep down