压力
压力 is the Chinese word for pressure.
压力 refers to a contrasting force or impulse of any kind. This term is used for both physical pressure, such as in the context of physics and psychological pressure, such as stress. For the specific action of relieving pressure or decompressing, you can use 减压.
Meaning: a contrasting force or impulse of any kind (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The character 压 means to press, suppress or exert force.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Taiwanese Mandarin, the term 壓力 is used, which has the same meaning as the Mainland Chinese term 压力.
How does it change in a sentence?
When describing the intensity of pressure, Chinese speakers often use the adjectives 大 (big) or 高 (high) rather than 'heavy'.
Did you know?
- In Chinese culture, the phrase 压力山大 is a popular internet slang term. It is a pun that sounds like 'Alexander the Great' but actually means 'the pressure is as big as a mountain'.
- The character 压 also carries the meaning of 'suppressing' or 'crushing' a rebellion. This links the physical act of pressing down to the political act of controlling a population.
- While 压力 is the noun for pressure, the verb for 'to pressure someone' is often expressed as 给压力, which literally means 'to give pressure'.
Examples in context
- 我最近压力有点大。I've been under a lot of pressure lately.This sentence is useful for expressing that you have been feeling a lot of 压力 lately.Tatoeba #4649770 by Yashanti, translation #2359296 by CK
- 压力越低，沸点越低。When the pressure is lower, the boiling point is lower.This sentence is useful for showing the relationship between 压力 and the boiling point.Tatoeba #1582755 by GlossaMatik, translation #1582790 by eastasiastudent
- 橡皮不硬：它在压力下会变形。Rubber is not hard: it gives way to pressure.This sentence is useful for describing how rubber deforms under 压力.Tatoeba #1565680 by GlossaMatik, translation #1565838 by eastasiastudent
- 我工作的压力很大。I have a lot of pressure at work.
- 在那个环境中，我感到很大的压迫感。In that environment, I felt a strong sense of pressure.
- 我们的考试压力山大，还得复习很多。We are under tremendous pressure for the exams, and there's a lot to review.
- 工作的压力让我承受了很大的心理压力。The pressure at work has put a lot of psychological strain on me.
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Example conversation
Haoran is talking to Yuting about his heavy workload.
- 浩然 Haoran雨婷，我最近压力非常大。Yǔtíng, wǒ zuìjìn yālì fēicháng dà.Yuting, I have been under a lot of pressure lately.
- 雨婷 Yuting不要太累了，浩然。Búyào tài lèi le, Hàorán.Don't overwork yourself, Haoran.
- 浩然 Haoran可是项目必须按时完成。Kěshì xiàngmù bìxū ànshí wánchéng.But the project must be completed on time.
- 雨婷 Yuting你需要找时间休息一下。Nǐ xūyào zhǎo shíjiān xiūxi yīxià.You need to find some time to rest.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
