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压力 (noun)

The state of psychological or physical tension caused by difficult circumstances. It can also refer to physical force applied to an object.

💬 Example

"现代社会的竞争给年轻人带来了巨大的生活压力。"

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a heavy roof (厂) pressing down on a person (in 压) and they need all their strength (力) to hold it up.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
重担 负担 紧迫 逼迫 应激
⚠️ Common Mistakes

我很压力 (Wǒ hěn yālì) → 我压力很大 (Wǒ yālì hěn dà)

别压力我 (Bié yālì wǒ) → 别给我压力 (Bié gěi wǒ yālì)

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