压抑 (yā yì) — to repress, to constrain (emotions or desires); (stative) to be oppressive; to feel stifled or depressed
Definition
压抑 focuses on internal feelings — repressing emotions (and the resulting stifling atmosphere). 抑制 is broader, covering any urge or action; 压迫 is external/social pressure.
verb
to repressto constrain (emotions or desires)(stative) to be oppressiveto feel stifled or depressed
Examples
- 压抑。Tā bú yīng gāi bǎ qíng xù yā yì zài xīn lǐ.He shouldn't repress his emotions inside.
- 压抑。Zhè ge fáng jiān de qì fen tài yā yì le.The atmosphere in this room is too oppressive.
- 压抑。Cháng qī yā yì de shēng huó ràng tā hěn tòng kǔ.Living in long-term oppression made him very miserable.
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