摁 (èn) - To press & to push down with the hand or finger.

摁Tone 4

èn ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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摁 · èn

To press;

to push down with the hand or finger.

To pressto push down with the hand or finger.

Usage highlights

Press a buttonPress down firmlyPress the doorbellPress a switchPress with a fingerPress and hold

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Press the button (摁按钮).
  • Press down firmly (摁住).
  • Press the doorbell (摁门铃).
  • He pressed the switch to turn it on (他摁了开关).

Collocations

  • Press a button(摁按钮)
  • Press down firmly(摁住)
  • Press the doorbell(摁门铃)
  • Press a switch(摁开关)
  • Press with a finger(用手指摁)
  • Press and hold(摁压)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character represents a specific manual action, commonly used in instructions for electronic devices and machinery.
  • It's a relatively modern character primarily used in practical, everyday contexts rather than classical literature.

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