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pressure in Chinese

pressure in Chinese is 压力, 壓力 — pressure means the continuous force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it.

pressure in Chinese

压力
noun
Pronounced: yā lì
A pressing; a force applied to a surface.
壓力
noun
Pronounced: yā lì
A pressing; a force applied to a surface.

What does "pressure" mean?

  1. noun The continuous force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it.
    "Check the tyre pressure before a long drive."
  2. noun A feeling of stress caused by demands or difficult circumstances.
    "He crumbled under the pressure of the final exam."
  3. verb To try to persuade or force someone into doing something.
    "Her manager pressured her into working the weekend."

pressure in a sentence

  • Check the tyre pressure before a long drive.
  • Atmospheric pressure drops as you climb a mountain.
  • He crumbled under the pressure of the final exam.
  • Her manager pressured her into working the weekend.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "pressure" in Chinese?

"pressure" in Chinese is 压力, 壓力. pressure means: The continuous force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it.

How do you pronounce 压力?

"pressure" in Chinese is 压力, pronounced "yā lì".

How do you use "pressure" in a sentence?

Example: "Check the tyre pressure before a long drive." In Chinese, "pressure" is 压力, 壓力.

Are there other ways to say "pressure" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "pressure": 压力, 壓力.

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