抑

restrain, restrict

抑 is composed of the BuShou of 手(hand) and the simplified form of 印, 印 depicts a kneeling man being pressed by a hand, it has the meaning of stamping or pressing, 手 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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