压 Stroke Order — How to Write 压

Stroke Order

压 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 厂, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

压 Radical and Character Components

Components:厂土丶

压 is an ideographic compound. Soil 土 crushed under pressure 厂.

Radical: 厂 + 4 more strokes

压 Pronunciation and Pinyin

Meanings of 压 in Chinese

yā压

To press down; to apply force from above; to compress; to crush.

我们需要把这些文件压缩一下，方便传输。

We need to compress these files for easier transfer.

To suppress or overpower with force; to quell.

他努力压制住内心的怒火

He tried hard to suppress the anger in his heart.

to control, stabilize, or calm a situation or price

在面对突发状况时，他总是能迅速压住阵脚，保持冷静

When faced with sudden situations, he can always quickly stabilize the situation and remain calm.

To backlog; to pile up (tasks, work, or goods) due to excessive volume or delay.

我们的订单太多了，已经开始积压。

We have too many orders, and they have already started to backlog.

To press close; to approach with an imposing, often overwhelming, presence.

天空中乌云压顶，看来要下大雨了。

Dark clouds are looming overhead in the sky; it looks like it's going to rain heavily.

To bet or wager on a particular outcome or item in gambling.

玩游戏时，他总是喜欢压冷门

When playing games, he always likes to bet on the dark horse.

yà压

Used in the idiom "yà gēnr" (压根儿), meaning "fundamentally," "at all," or "simply," often used in negative sentences to emphasize a complete lack of something or an absolute negation.

我压根儿就没想过会是这样。

I never thought it would be like this at all.

Common Words and Phrases with 压

yà压bǎn板

A seesaw.

工人使用压板将两块木板牢固地固定在一起。

The worker used a clamping plate to firmly secure the two wooden boards together.

yā压chà差

The difference in pressure between two points.

通过测量风管两端的压差，可以判断过滤器是否堵塞。

By measuring the pressure difference across the two ends of the air duct, it is possible to determine if the filter is clogged.

yā压chǎng场

To command or control a scene, often through one's presence; also, the grand finale of a performance.

农民们在晒谷场上压场，忙碌地处理着刚收割的稻谷。

Farmers are threshing grains on the drying ground, busily processing the newly harvested rice.

yā压chèng秤

to be heavy for its size

这块实木家具看着不大，但是搬起来非常压秤，用料很实在。

This piece of solid wood furniture doesn't look big, but it's very heavy to move, indicating it's made of substantial materials.

yā压chuán船

delay unloading a ship

由于天气原因，卸货进度受阻，导致好几艘货船在港口压船

Due to weather conditions, the unloading progress was hindered, resulting in several cargo ships being delayed in the port.

yā压dǎo倒

To overcome, overwhelm, or overpower; also, to drown out (a sound).

他的才华完全压倒了其他参赛者。

His talent completely overshadowed the other contestants.

yā压dǐng顶

To press down from above (often metaphorically, e.g., dark clouds); also refers to a coping or capping layer on top of a wall.

沉重的工作负担犹如一座大山压顶，让他喘不过气来

The heavy burden of work felt like a massive mountain pressing down, making it hard for him to breathe.

yā压duì队

To bring up the rear of a team or group, either to supervise/protect, or, in sports, to be the anchor (last) participant, especially in a relay race.

远足时，经验丰富的领队总会在队伍的最后压队，防止有人迷路

During the hike, the experienced team leader always stayed at the rear of the group, preventing anyone from getting lost.

yā压fú服

to compel someone to submit by force

教练的严厉要求最终压服了队员们的散漫习惯。

The coach's strict demands eventually brought the players' undisciplined habits under control.

yā压gǎn感

pressure sensitivity

这款数位板的触控笔具有出色的压感功能，能模拟真实的笔触，让绘画更自然。

This graphics tablet's stylus has excellent pressure sensitivity, capable of simulating real brushstrokes, making drawing more natural.

yā压gǎng港

Goods piling up at a port, leading to delays in onward shipment.

由于恶劣天气，许多船舶延误，导致货物严重压港，影响了供应链的顺畅。

Due to severe weather conditions, many vessels were delayed, leading to a serious cargo backlog at the port, which affected the smooth flow of the supply chain.