压抑 yāyì to constrain or repress emotions
to constrain or repress emotions; oppressive; stifling; depressing; repression
How to remember 压抑: 压 press + 抑 to curb = to constrain or repress emotions.
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How it is used
- 'To repress (emotions); oppressive, stifling' - 压抑情绪 (yāyì qíngxù) to bottle up feelings, 气氛压抑 (qìfēn yāyì) a suffocating atmosphere.
- About internal feelings held down, or an environment that weighs on you psychologically. Contrast 压制 (external forcible suppression of others).
Example sentences
- 汤姆没法压抑自己的怒火了。 Tāngmǔ méifǎ yāyì zìjǐ de nùhuǒ le.Tom couldn't hold back his anger.