按 àn ㄢˋ on3 HSK 3 進階級 · Level 3 高階級 · Level 4

  • to press
  • to push
  • to leave aside or shelve
  • to control
  • to restrain
  • to keep one's hand on
  • to check or refer to
  • according to
  • in the light of
  • (of an editor or author) to make a comment

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 按 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Example sentences

  • 按 ( àn on3 ) 住 ( zhù zyu6 ) 痛处 痛處 ( tòng chù tung3 cyu3 )。

    Rub salt in the wound.

  • 按 ( àn on3 ) 两下 兩下 ( liǎng xià loeng5 haa5 ) 铃 鈴 ( líng ling4 )。

    Press the bell twice.

  • 按下 ( àn xià on3 haa6 ) 按钮 按鈕 ( àn niǔ on3 nau2 )。

    Press the button.

  • 按 ( àn on3 ) 任何 ( rèn hé jam6 ho4 ) 键 鍵 ( jiàn gin6 )。

    Press any key.

  • 她 ( tā taa1 ) 是 ( shì si6 ) 按摩师 按摩師 ( àn mó shī on3 mo1 si1 )。

    She works as a massage therapist.

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