压力

• 拼音: yā lì
• 汉字拆解: 压 = 厂 (cliff) + 土 (earth), meaning to press; 力 = pictograph of a plough or muscular arm, meaning force

含义

Pressure; stress. Physical force applied to something, or mental and emotional burden.

Used in both physical (气压 atmospheric pressure, 水压 water pressure) and psychological (工作压力 work stress, 学习压力 academic pressure) contexts. Very common in modern life discussions. Related phrases: 有压力 (to be under pressure), 减轻压力 (relieve pressure), 压力大 (high pressure/stress).

例句

1. 现在年轻人的工作压力很大。
2. 考试前，很多学生都感到压力。
3. 运动是减轻压力的好方法。

用法指南

语境: work, health, education, everyday

语气: empathetic

正确说法

• 你的压力太大了，休息一下吧。(You're under too much pressure; take a break.)
• 适当的压力可以帮助人进步。(Moderate pressure can help people improve.)

错误说法

• 我的压力是肚子饿。(Don't use 压力 for simple physical sensations like hunger — it refers to sustained mental or physical force. Say 我肚子饿了.)

起源与历史

压 means 'to press' and 力 means 'force' or 'power'. Together they describe force applied from above or externally — literally or figuratively.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal