Definition
压迫 (yāpò) means 'to oppress' (political/social) or 'to compress' (physical). Compared to 压 (yā), which is a general 'press down', 压迫 is more forceful and specific to oppression or constriction. 压抑 (yāyì) focuses on repressing emotions or creating a stifling feeling, while 压迫 targets external force or pressure on people or body parts.
verb
to oppressto repress (politically or socially)to compressto constrict (physically)
Examples
- 压迫，。Dúcái zhèngquán chángqī yā pò rénmín, zuìzhōng bèi tuīfān le.The dictatorial regime oppressed the people for a long time and was eventually overthrown.
- 压迫，。Zuòzī bú dàng huì yā pò zuògǔ shénjīng, yǐnqǐ tuǐbù mámù.Improper sitting posture can compress the sciatic nerve, causing leg numbness.
- 压迫著。Lìshǐ shàng zhímínzhě cánkù yā pò dāngdì tǔzhù.Historically, colonizers brutally oppressed the indigenous people.
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