擫 (yè) - To press down & to suppress

擫Tone 4

yè ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

嬿一

擫 · yè

To press down;

to suppress;

to restrain;

to hold in check;

also refers to a specific finger technique in playing certain musical instruments like the guqin.

To press downto suppressto restrain

Usage highlights

Press downSuppress angerGuqin pressing techniquePress the stringHold in checkRestrain

Synonyms

  • 压— to press; to push down
  • 按— to press; to push
  • 抑— to restrain; to repress

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He pressed down the lid firmly (擫下盖子).
  • The musician used the yè technique on the guqin (擫音).
  • She suppressed her anger (擫住怒火).
  • The technique involves pressing the string (擫弦).

Collocations

  • Press down(擫下)
  • Suppress anger(擫怒)
  • Guqin pressing technique(擫音)
  • Press the string(擫弦)
  • Hold in check(擫制)
  • Restrain(擫抑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in traditional Chinese music, particularly for the guqin, where 'yè' refers to a specific left-hand technique of pressing the strings.
  • The character carries connotations of control and restraint, both physically and emotionally.
  • While not common in modern usage, it maintains specialized importance in musical terminology.

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