揿 (qìn) - To press & to push down

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qìn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

揿 · qìn

To press;

to push down;

to depress (a button or switch).

To pressto push downto depress (a button or switch).

Usage highlights

Press a buttonPress a switchPress a doorbellPress the shutterPress down firmlyPress and hold

Synonyms

  • 按— to press; to push
  • 压— to press down; to compress

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Please press the button (揿按钮).
  • He pressed the doorbell (揿门铃).
  • The switch is pressed down (揿下开关).
  • Press the shutter to take a photo (揿快门).

Collocations

  • Press a button(揿按钮)
  • Press a switch(揿开关)
  • Press a doorbell(揿门铃)
  • Press the shutter(揿快门)
  • Press down firmly(用力揿)
  • Press and hold(按住揿)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A common verb in Southern Chinese dialects, particularly Wu Chinese (e.g., Shanghainese).
  • Used frequently in technical or everyday contexts involving mechanical actions.

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