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The character 压, traditionally written as 壓, is a phono-semantic compound. Its traditional form combined the earth radical 土 at the bottom, indicating a semantic connection to ground or heavy soil, with the phonetic component 厭 (to detest, to be satiated). The simplified version 压 replaces 厭 with the simpler component 厂 (cliff radical) and 厌, creating a more streamlined structure. The core meaning has consistently centered on the physical action of pressing down, applying weight, crushing, or exerting pressure, which metaphorically extends to concepts like oppression or suppression.
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这本书压在桌子上。
他用手压住了那张纸。
工作压力让我很累。
压缩文件可以节省空间。
他压抑着自己的情绪。
压岁钱是春节的传统。
这场表演的压轴节目很精彩。
巨大的困难压不倒我们。