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    Expressing oppression with 压迫 (yāpò)

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    Explanation

    压迫 (yāpò) is a verb meaning "to oppress" or "to suppress," describing the act of exerting unjust authority or pressure over others. It is commonly used in political, social, and historical contexts to describe the mistreatment of people by those in power. The term combines 压 (press down) and 迫 (force/compel).

    Examples

    • 那个时代的农民长期受到压迫。

      Nàge shídài de nóngmín chángqī shòudào yāpò.

      The peasants of that era were oppressed for a long time.

    • 他们站出来反抗压迫他们的人。

      Tāmen zhàn chūlái fǎnkàng yāpò tāmen de rén.

      They stood up to fight against those who oppressed them.

    • 没有人愿意一辈子被压迫。

      Méiyǒu rén yuànyì yíbèizi bèi yāpò.

      No one is willing to be oppressed for their entire life.

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