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7-9

to squeeze

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

ji3ya1 jǐyā

Meaning


Primary

to squeeze

Alternatives

squeeze, squeezes, squeezed, squeezing, to press, press

Mnemonic


挤压 To squeeze is to apply 压 pressure to something so that it is 挤 squeezed and compressed.

Usage


牙膏 管 被 挤压 干净 了。

The toothpaste tube has been squeezed empty.

把 东西 挤压 进 箱子 里。

Squeeze the items into the box.

人群 挤压 在 一起。

The crowd is squeezed together.