减压 jiǎnyā to reduce pressure
to reduce pressure; to relax
How to remember 减压: 减 decrease + 压 press = to reduce pressure.
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How it is used
- To relieve pressure or stress - 运动可以减压 (yùndòng kěyǐ jiǎnyā) exercise relieves stress.
- Covers both mental stress-relief and literal depressurizing (减压阀 jiǎnyāfá, pressure-relief valve).
- A verb-object formed as 'reduce pressure,' popular in wellness talk.