Definition
减压 (jiǎn yā) is a verb-object compound meaning 'to de‑stress' — it specifically refers to reducing mental or emotional pressure. Unlike 放松 (fàng sōng, 'to relax' in a general sense), 减压 focuses on relieving stress and can be split (e.g., 减一下压). 减轻 and 缓解 are more formal and often used for physical burdens or pain.
verb
to de‑stressto relieve pressureto relax
Examples
- ，减压。Gōngzuò tài máng le, wǒ měitiān dōu xūyào tīng yīnyuè jiǎn yā.Work is too busy; I need to listen to music to de‑stress every day.
- 减压，。Kǎoshì qián yào xuéhuì jiǎn yā, bú yào gěi zìjǐ tài dà yālì.Before exams, you should learn to relax and not put too much pressure on yourself.
- ，。Tài lèi le, wǒ xiǎng jiǎn yí xià yā.I'm too tired; I want to de‑stress for a bit.
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