How to write 压 (yā) — HSK 4 Stroke Order & Practice

yā to press; pressure HSK 4 required writing character · 36 of 150

Stroke Order & Practice

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HSK 4 Words Containing 压

压 yā to press; to weigh down
这些书压在箱子底下。
Zhèxiē shū yā zài xiāngzi dǐxia.
These books are pressed under the box.
压力 yālì pressure; stress
现在的年轻人压力很大。
Xiànzài de niánqīng rén yālì hěn dà.
Young people today are under a lot of pressure.
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About the character 压

压 (yā) means to press; pressure. It is one of the 150 characters HSK 4 expects you to write from memory. Practice the stroke order until it feels automatic — most learners need 5–10 successful traces before a character "sticks".