Chinese Conversation · Level 74
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Chinese word
抗压
Pronunciation
Pinyinkàng yā
Meaning
- adjectivegood under pressure
Example
他很抗压，遇到困难也不紧张。tā hěn kàng yā yù dào kùn nán yě bù jǐn zhāng
He is good under pressure and doesn't get nervous when he faces difficulties.
More examples
面对紧张的工作节奏，她依然很抗压。miàn duì jǐn zhāng de gōng zuò jié zòu tā yī rán hěn kàng yā
Even when faced with a stressful work pace, she is still good under pressure.
Core concept
A calm inner balance that keeps judgment and performance from being knocked off course by heavy demands.
Common phrases
很抗压hěn kàng yā
good under pressure
有抗压能力yǒu kàng yā néng lì
handle pressure well
Similar words
冷静lěng jìng: Keeping a calm mind and thinking clearly instead of rushing or panicking.
坚强jiān qiáng: Having the inner strength to endure hardship without losing heart.
乐观lè guān: Looking toward good outcomes and holding on to hope in hard times.
Definition in Chinese
能在压力下保持情绪稳定和正常表现，不易出现焦虑、崩溃或失常。néng zài yā lì xià bǎo chí qíng xù wěn dìng hé zhèng cháng biǎo xiàn bú yì chū xiàn jiāo lǜ bēng kuì huò shī cháng
Word origin
抗 (kàng, "resist") + 压 (yā, "pressure") presents pressure as a force to withstand, making the compound easy to connect with stable behavior in difficult moments.
Usage tips
- The adjective can describe a person's general capacity, not just a reaction at one moment, so it often appears in comments about exams, deadlines, and demanding work.
Opposites
- 容易紧张róng yì jǐn zhāngprone to nervousnessadjective
Related words
- 抗压能力kàng yā néng lìstress tolerancenoun