HSK 4 · verb

压

yā

to press; to push down; to weigh down (压)

书太重,压得他走不动。

Shū tài zhòng, yā de tā zǒu bú dòng.

The books are too heavy; they press down so he can't walk.

运动可以减轻压力。

Yùndòng kěyǐ jiǎnqīng yālì.

Exercise can reduce stress.

考试前他压力很大。

Kǎoshì qián tā yālì hěn dà.

He is under a lot of pressure before the exam.

他承受了很大的压力。

Tā chéngshòule hěn dà de yālì.

He has borne a lot of pressure.