restrain, restrict

is composed of the BuShou of (hand) and the simplified form of , depicts a kneeling man being pressed by a hand, it has the meaning of stamping or pressing, is added to emphasize the action.

Vocabulary of 抑

  • 抑制 (to inhibit)
  • 抑揚 (rising and falling pitch)
  • 壓抑 (to constrain emotion)

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