减压

• Pinyin: jiǎn yā
• Desglose de hanzi: 减 = 氵 (water) + 咸 — to reduce; 压 = 厂 (cliff) + 土 (earth) — pressing down, pressure

Significado

Despresurizar; aliviar el estrés

Has both technical meanings (reducing physical pressure in systems or diving) and everyday usage referring to stress relief. Common in discussions of work-life balance, mental health, and wellness. 减压 activities might include exercise, hobbies, or relaxation techniques.

Ejemplos

1. 很多人选择周末去户外徒步来减压放松。
2. 深海潜水员上浮时必须在减压舱内停留一段时间。
3. 公司设立了专门的减压室，配有按摩椅和舒缓音乐。

Guía de uso

Contexto: health, work, technical

Tono: neutral

Correcto

• 你工作太累了，找点方式减减压吧。(You're overworked, find some way to destress.)
• 瑜伽是很好的减压方式。(Yoga is a great way to relieve stress.)

Incorrecto

• 在技术场合说'减压'来表示减少工作量 (In technical contexts, 减压 specifically means pressure reduction, not workload reduction — use 减轻负担 for workload)

Origen e historia

Composed of 减 (to reduce) + 压 (pressure). Literally means to reduce pressure, whether physical or psychological.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal