Definition
按住 is a resultative verb compound formed from 按 (press) and 住 (hold/stop). It means to press something down and keep it in place, or to physically restrain someone or something. The 住 complement indicates that the action achieves a fixed state. You can also negate it as 按不住 (cannot hold down) or use potential form 按得住 (can hold down).
r.v.
to press down and hold (so it cannot move)to restrainto suppress
Examples
- 按住。Tā yòng shǒu àn zhù le shāngkǒu.He pressed down on the wound with his hand.
- 按住。Jǐngchá àn zhù le nà ge xiǎotōu.The police restrained that thief.
- 按住。Qǐng àn zhù zhège ànniǔ wǔ miǎo zhōng.Please press and hold this button for five seconds.
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