施压 shīyā to pressure
How to remember 施压: 施 to grant + 压 press = to pressure.
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How it is used
- To pressure / pressurize someone - 向对方施压 (xiàng duìfāng shīyā) put pressure on the other side.
- A compact form of 施加压力, common in news and diplomacy. Note 压 read yā (pressure) here.