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“oppress” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinyā pò

Example

老板总是压迫员工。láo bǎn zǒng shì yā pò yuán gōng

The boss always oppresses employees.

Illustration for 压迫 (oppress)

How to say “oppress” in Chinese

“Oppress” in Chinese is 压迫 (yā pò).

A stronger person or system closes in on others and leaves them little room to act, speak, or keep their rights.

Full entry for 压迫: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 压迫

独裁政权不断压迫少数民族的文化表达。dú cái zhèng quán bú duàn yā pò shǎo shù mín zú de wén huà biǎo dá

The dictatorial regime constantly oppresses ethnic minorities' cultural expression.

Tips for using 压迫

  • The word suits discussions of unfair power in society or institutions, while milder everyday difficulties usually call for less forceful wording.

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