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揿 (qìn) vs 撳 (kàn) — use 揿 when emphasizing the action of pressing down, while 撳 may imply a more general pressing action.
This character is often used in informal contexts. Be careful not to confuse it with the character 按 (àn), which also means 'to press' but is more commonly used in formal settings. Common collocations include 揿门 (qìnmén - to press the door) and 揿钮 (qìnniǔ - to press a button).
While 揿 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, students at HSK 3 should focus on similar action verbs like 按 (àn) and 推 (tuī). Understanding the action and context of these words will help reinforce their meanings and uses.
Learners often confuse 揿 with 按, using them interchangeably. For instance, saying 揿下按钮 (qìn xià ànniǔ - to press down the button) is incorrect; it sounds more natural to say 按下按钮 (àn xià ànniǔ).
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Etymology of 揿
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How to say to press in Chinese
“to press” in Chinese is揿
The character 揿 (qìn) means 'to press' or 'to push down.' It is commonly used in contexts where pressure is applied, such as pressing buttons or objects. It can also be a variant form of the character 撳, which has a similar meaning.
When to use 揿
This character is often used in informal contexts. Be careful not to confuse it with the character 按 (àn), which also means 'to press' but is more commonly used in formal settings. Common collocations include 揿门 (qìnmén - to press the door) and 揿钮 (qìnniǔ - to press a button).
揿 or something close to it
揿 (qìn) vs 撳 (kàn) — use 揿 when emphasizing the action of pressing down, while 撳 may imply a more general pressing action.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 揿 with 按, using them interchangeably. For instance, saying 揿下按钮 (qìn xià ànniǔ - to press down the button) is incorrect; it sounds more natural to say 按下按钮 (àn xià ànniǔ).
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Grammar patterns of 揿
揿 carries one core meaning. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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我走进电梯,____了揿五楼的按钮.
I entered the lift and pressed the button on the fifth floor.
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Frequently asked questions about 揿
While both mean 'to press', 揿 is more informal and often used for pressing buttons, whereas 按 is used in broader contexts, including more formal or technical situations.
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