repression in Chinese
repression in Chinese is 镇压 — repression means the use of force or authority to control or suppress people, especially their rights or freedoms.
repression in Chinese
镇压
Pronounced: zhèn yā
The act of repressing; state of being repressed.
What does "repression" mean?
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noun The use of force or authority to control or suppress people, especially their rights or freedoms.
"The regime was known for its brutal repression of political opponents."
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noun In psychology, the unconscious pushing away of painful or unwanted thoughts and feelings.
"The therapist believed his fear stemmed from childhood repression."
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repression in a sentence
- The regime was known for its brutal repression of political opponents.
- The therapist believed his fear stemmed from childhood repression.
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What is "repression" in Chinese?
"repression" in Chinese is 镇压. repression means: The use of force or authority to control or suppress people, especially their rights or freedoms.
How do you pronounce 镇压?
"repression" in Chinese is 镇压, pronounced "zhèn yā".
How do you use "repression" in a sentence?
Example: "The regime was known for its brutal repression of political opponents." In Chinese, "repression" is 镇压.
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