压力 (yā lì): Translation, Pronunciation and Example Sentences

The Chinese word 压力 means “pressure” or “stress”. It is a commonly used term in Chinese culture to describe the feeling of being overwhelmed or burdened by responsibilities, expectations, or challenges. The concept of 压力 is often discussed in the context of work, education, and family life, and is seen as a significant factor in mental and physical health. People may use various strategies to cope with 压力, such as exercise, meditation, or seeking social support.

Translation

Noun: pressure

Pronunciation

Example Sentences

ChinesePinyinEngish
我感到巨大的压力,因为我必须在两个星期内完成这份报告wǒ gǎndào jùdà de yālì, yīnwèi wǒ bìxū zài liǎng gè xīngqī nèi wánchéng zhè fèn bàogàoI feel immense pressure because I have to complete this report within two weeks
每个人都有自己的压力,我们必须学会如何应对měi gè rén dōu yǒu zìjǐ de yālì, wǒmen bìxū xuéhuì rúhé yìngduìEveryone has their own pressure, and we must learn how to cope with it
这个项目的压力很大,但我们必须尽力而为zhège xiàngmù de yālì hěn dà, dàn wǒmen bìxū jìnlì ér wéiThe pressure of this project is high, but we must do our best
压力可以让人变得焦虑和紧张yālì kěyǐ ràng rén biàn dé jiāolǜ hé jǐnzhāngPressure can make people anxious and nervous
高强度的工作压力可能导致身体和心理健康问题gāo qiángdù de gōngzuò yālì kěnéng dǎozhì shēntǐ hé xīnlǐ jiànkāng wèntíHigh-intensity work pressure can lead to physical and mental health issues

HSK

压力 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 3.

Learning Card

Learning card for Chinese word 压力 with Pinyin and English Translation