HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
抑 — to restrain
- Reading
- yì
- Meaning
- to restrain; to suppress
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
抑 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is yì and it means to restrain; to suppress. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
抑 appears in everyday chinese words such as 抑制 (restrain, suppress), 压抑 (repress, constrain, feel depressed) and 抑郁 (depressed, gloomy).
Chinese words containing 抑
Frequently asked questions
What does 抑 mean in Chinese?
抑 means to restrain; to suppress in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 抑 read?
抑 is read yì. Reading it inside real words — 抑制 and 压抑 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 抑 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 抑 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 抑 in a word?
A common word containing 抑 is 抑制 (yì zhì) — "restrain, suppress". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 抑 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 抑 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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