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oppress in Chinese

oppress in Chinese is 壓迫 — oppress means to control or treat a group of people unfairly and cruelly, often by force.

oppress in Chinese

壓迫
verb
Pronounced: yā pò
(transitive) To keep down by unjust force.

What does "oppress" mean?

  1. verb To control or treat a group of people unfairly and cruelly, often by force.
    "The regime oppressed anyone who spoke out against it."
  2. verb To weigh heavily on the mind, causing distress or unease.
    "A sense of dread oppressed her as she waited for the results."
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oppress in a sentence

  • The regime oppressed anyone who spoke out against it.
  • A sense of dread oppressed her as she waited for the results.

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What is "oppress" in Chinese?

"oppress" in Chinese is 壓迫. oppress means: To control or treat a group of people unfairly and cruelly, often by force.

How do you pronounce 壓迫?

"oppress" in Chinese is 壓迫, pronounced "yā pò".

How do you use "oppress" in a sentence?

Example: "The regime oppressed anyone who spoke out against it." In Chinese, "oppress" is 壓迫.

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