擪 (yè) - To press down & to hold under control

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yè ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

嬿一

擪 · yè

To press down;

to hold under control;

to suppress;

to subdue;

to restrain.

To press downto hold under controlto suppress

Usage highlights

Press downSuppress rebellionRestrain emotionsHold controlSubdue a fireKeep under pressure

Synonyms

  • 压— to press; to push down
  • 按— to press; to push
  • 制— to control; to restrain

Antonyms

  • 放— to release; to let go
  • 松— to loosen; to relax

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He pressed down on the lid (擪住盖子).
  • The government suppressed the rebellion (擪制叛乱).
  • She restrained her emotions (擪制感情).

Collocations

  • Press down(擪住)
  • Suppress rebellion(擪乱)
  • Restrain emotions(擪情)
  • Hold control(擪制)
  • Subdue a fire(擪火)
  • Keep under pressure(擪压)

Idioms

  • To press down with force(力擪)
  • To suppress and control(擪制)
  • To hold down firmly(固擪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts, often in military or administrative contexts related to control.
  • It carries connotations of authority and forceful action to maintain order.
  • In modern usage, it is considered a literary and somewhat archaic character.

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