撪 (bèn) - To press down & to push down forcefully

撪Tone 4

bèn ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

撪 · bèn

To press down;

to push down forcefully;

to suppress.

To press downto push down forcefullyto suppress.

Usage highlights

Press downPush down forcefullySuppress movementHold downApply downward pressure

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 抬— to lift; to raise
  • 举— to lift; to raise up

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He pressed down on the lid (撪下盖子).
  • The weight pressed down on the surface (重物撪在表面上).
  • She pushed the button firmly (她用力撪下按钮).

Collocations

  • Press down(撪下)
  • Push down forcefully(用力撪)
  • Suppress movement(撪住动作)
  • Hold down(撪住)
  • Apply downward pressure(施加撪力)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is extremely rare in modern Chinese usage.
  • It appears primarily in historical texts and specialized contexts.
  • Not commonly used in contemporary writing or naming practices.

FAQ