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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
施压shīyāto pressureHSK 7, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #10296, Very Hard
shīyā(shi1ya1)shi ya T1
  1. 1to pressure
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March 24, 2026

施压(施壓)shīyā(shi1ya1)

施压 (shi1 ya1) means 'to pressure' or 'to apply pressure.' It is commonly used in contexts where one party exerts influence or coercion over another, such as in negotiations or interpersonal relationships. The term conveys a sense of urgency or the necessity for someone to act under duress.

Strokes15Frequency#10296DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of pressure is often linked to maintaining relationships (关系), where indirect pressure can be a subtle way of influencing decisions without causing direct confrontation.

Memory tip

Imagine a strong arm (施) pushing down on a person (压), symbolizing the act of applying pressure. The sound 'shi' can be linked to 'shear' as in cutting down resistance, while 'ya' sounds like 'yank' – pulling someone towards a decision or action.

Meanings of 施压

shīyā(shi1ya1)
1to pressure
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About 施压

施压Simplified
施壓Traditional
15Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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施加 (shījiā) - use 施压 when emphasizing the act of applying pressure, while 施加 is more general and can refer to applying something (not just pressure) in various contexts.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 施压 with similar terms that imply encouragement rather than pressure. While it's generally informal, it can also appear in more formal discussions about strategies in business or politics. Common collocates include '施加压力' (to exert pressure) and '施压谈判' (pressure negotiation).

HSK Study Tips

施压 is not currently listed in the HSK vocabulary, but learners at HSK 4 and above should focus on understanding how it relates to negotiation and influence, connecting it with words like '影响' (influence) and '交流' (communication).

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 施压 in contexts where encouragement or support is intended, such as saying '我施压他去参加' (I pressured him to participate), which should be '我鼓励他参加' (I encouraged him to participate).

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Component characters

施Shīto grant
HSK 69 strokes方
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压yāto press
HSK 46 strokes厂
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How to say to pressure in Chinese

“to pressure” in Chinese is施压shīyā

施压 (shi1 ya1) means 'to pressure' or 'to apply pressure.' It is commonly used in contexts where one party exerts influence or coercion over another, such as in negotiations or interpersonal relationships. The term conveys a sense of urgency or the necessity for someone to act under duress.

When to use 施压

Be careful not to confuse 施压 with similar terms that imply encouragement rather than pressure. While it's generally informal, it can also appear in more formal discussions about strategies in business or politics. Common collocates include '施加压力' (to exert pressure) and '施压谈判' (pressure negotiation).

施压 or something close to it

施加 (shījiā) - use 施压 when emphasizing the act of applying pressure, while 施加 is more general and can refer to applying something (not just pressure) in various contexts.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 施压 in contexts where encouragement or support is intended, such as saying '我施压他去参加' (I pressured him to participate), which should be '我鼓励他参加' (I encouraged him to participate).

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施压 is often used in business, politics, and interpersonal relationships where someone is trying to influence another's decisions.

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