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抑 is a phono-semantic compound. Its semantic component is the hand radical 扌 on the left, indicating a hand-related action. The phonetic component 卬 on the right provides its pronunciation. The character's core meaning is the physical act of pressing down, pushing lower, or holding something submerged. This concrete action extends metaphorically to abstract concepts of restraining, suppressing, or holding back emotions, actions, or others. Thus, the same structure conveys both literal downward force and broader ideas of control and restriction without modification.
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他抑制不住自己的情绪。
这种药可以抑制病毒。
她感到有些抑郁和孤独。
压抑的环境让人不舒服。
我们必须抑制消费的冲动。
抑郁症状需要及时治疗。
你去北京，抑或上海？
在压力下，他努力抑制着内心的焦虑，以免影响工作。