COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 压 is built
Traditional etymology note: Soil 土 crushed under pressure 厂
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How to Write 压 (yā) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to press
yāTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yā
压
to press
Common words
yā lì
压力
pressure
jiǎn yā
减压
to reduce pressure; to relax
xuè yā
血压
blood pressure
yā suō
压缩
to compress; compression
gāo yā
高压
high pressure; high-handed
jǐ yā
挤压
to squeeze; to press; to extrude
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
压
压
压
压
压
压
压
压
LEARNING TIP
Remember 压
Say “yā” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 压
Common words and phrases
yā lì
pressure
jiǎn yā
to reduce pressure; to relax
xuè yā
blood pressure
yā suō
to compress; compression
gāo yā
high pressure; high-handed
jǐ yā
to squeeze; to press; to extrude
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“压”。
Zhège zì shì “yā”.
This character is “压”.
我正在学习“压”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yā” zì.
I am learning the character “压”.
请写一遍“压”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yā”.
Please write “压” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 压?
压 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 压 (yā) mean?
压 (yā) means to press.
What is the radical of 压?
The radical of 压 is 厂, associated with Not yet classified.